Traditionally, we have made the patient with pancreatitis NPO in order to minimize the stimulation to the pancreas. Recent research indicates that enteral feeding during pancreatitis may be beneficial. Why?
a. promote negative nitrogen balance
b. reduce complications and infections
c. decrease release of pancreatic enzymes
d. all of the above
b
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