Question

4. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply) A. Initiate insulin drip. B. Monitor blood glucose levels. C. Continue regular diet as tolerated. D. Maintain NPO status until pain free. E. Manage acute pain.,

Answer 1

A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis.

Interventions should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care is

B. Monitor blood glucose levels. (Blood glucose is regulated by insulin and glucagon, which is secreted from pancreatic islets, pancreatitis may affect the secretion of insulin and glucagon)

D. Maintain NPO status until pain-free. (Food increases symptoms and pain, fasting helps the pancreas to recover faster)

E. Manage acute pain. (Severe pain is the main symptoms of pancreatitis so, pain management is necessary)

Other options are wrong because.

A. Initiate insulin drip. (insulin drip is not always necessary, check the blood glucose then start insulin if necessary)

C. Continue a regular diet as tolerated. (Regular diet can increase the symptoms and also can delay the healing of pancreas)