The nurse is reviewing orders for a patient recently admitted with acute pancreatitis. Based upon current research, the orders will include:
A) Partial parenteral nutrition
B) Total parenteral nutrition
C) Oral nutrition
D) Enteral nutrition
Ans: D
Feedback: Ongoing research has shown positive outcomes with the use of enteral feedings. In fact, the current recommendation is that, whenever possible, the enteral route be used to meet the nutritional needs of the patient with pancreatitis. Enteral feedings have been found to prevent infectious complications and are safer and more cost-effective than parenteral nutrition. All oral intake is withheld to inhibit pancreatitic stimulation and enzyme secretion. Patients unable to tolerate enteral feedings will then require parenteral nutrition.
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