The Digestive System Mr. McArthur is hospitalized with pancreatitis and cholecystitis. Neither his gallbladder nor his pancreas is functioning normally at this time. The client is placed on an NPO (nothing by mouth) diet order, given intravenous fluids and pain medication. The nurse is aware that the pancreas has two functions: one being endocrine, secretion of hormones to assist with glucose control, and the other being exocrine, aiding the digestive system. Mr. McArthur is scheduled for gallbladder removal in the morning to treat the cholecystitis. 1. The client asks what his gallbladder does. What is the nurse’s best response? 2. The client also asks how the pancreas works to help with digestion. What will the nurse tell him.

The Digestive System Mr. McArthur is hospitalized with pancreatitis and cholecystitis. Neither his gallbladder nor his pancreas is functioning normally at this time. The client is placed on an NPO (nothing by mouth) diet order, given intravenous fluids and pain medication. The nurse is aware that the pancreas has two functions: one being endocrine, secretion of hormones to assist with glucose control, and the other being exocrine, aiding the digestive system. Mr. McArthur is scheduled for gallbladder removal in the morning to treat the cholecystitis. 1. The client asks what his gallbladder does. What is the nurse’s best response? 2. The client also asks how the pancreas works to help with digestion. What will the nurse tell him.

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