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Alterations in Body SystemsPA
Question
A client with acute pancreatitis reports severe epigastric pain radiating to the back and is vomiting. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
1Maintain NPO status, administer IV fluids, and give prescribed analgesia.✓ Correct answer
2Provide a high-fat meal to stimulate pancreatic rest.
3Encourage alcohol intake to reduce withdrawal risk.
4Place the client supine and restrict all pain medication.
Explanation
Acute pancreatitis management commonly includes bowel rest, IV fluids, antiemetics, and pain control. High-fat meals and alcohol worsen pancreatic stimulation and injury. Withholding pain medication is not appropriate nursing care.
In-depth explanation
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Acute pancreatitis.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical scenario
Clinical Practice Guide For Acute pancreatitis, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
Caution Do not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Key concepts
Pancreatitis — Inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain and systemic complications.
NPO — Nothing by mouth, often used temporarily to reduce gastrointestinal stimulation.
Analgesia — Medication or intervention used to relieve pain.