B.K. turns on her call light. She complains of thirst and demands something to drink. Herorders indicate "NPO, except sips and chips." What is your response to her request?
What nursing action would help her complaints?
Explain to her that any oral intake can stimulate pancreatic function and thus increase her pain
and N/V, as well as likely further elevate her pancreatic enzymes and extend the inflammatory
response.
• Offer oral swabs in small amounts of ice water. If the physician allows, offer ice chips.
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