The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which data support the client's diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) Severe epigastric pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Elevated temperature
D) Hypotension
E) Steatorrhea
Answer: A, B, C, D
Acute pancreatitis presents with severe epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, elevated temperature and hypotension. Steatorrhea is a clinical manifestation that is associated with chronic pancreatitis.
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