A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan? (select all that apply)
a. Narcotic analgesics
b. Restriction of food intake
c. Nasogastric suctioning
d. Steroid therapy
e. IV fluids
ANS: A, B, C, E
Narcotic medications may be needed to relieve pain. To decrease pancreatic secretions oral food and fluids may be withheld initially and continuous gastric suction instituted. Parenteral fluids are essential to restore blood volume and prevent hypotension and shock. Steroid therapy is not associated with this disorder.
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