A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. The orders are for "pancreatic rest." The nurse would implement which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administering pancreatic enzymes with meals
b. Bed rest with appropriate positioning
c. Immediate insertion of an NG tube
d. Withholding foods and liquids
B, D
Pancreatic rest includes keeping the client NPO and, initially, bed rest. NG tube placement is considered only for clients with severe pain or ileus with distention or vomiting. When the client is allowed to eat, pancreatic enzyme replacement may be needed, but is not considered part of pancreatic rest.
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