Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
What does the nurse identify as a potential complication of chronic pancreatitis?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Chronic damage to the pancreas can lead to diabetes mellitus due to the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Jaundice is typically associated with liver disease, not directly linked with chronic pancreatitis. Ascites is a complication of liver disease, not typically a direct result of chronic pancreatitis. While steatorrhea is a symptom of chronic pancreatitis due to malabsorption of fats, it is not a complication but rather a direct effect of the enzyme insufficiency.