A patient's assessment and diagnostic testing are suggestive of acute pancreatitis. When the nurse is performing the health interview, what assessment questions address likely etiologic factors? Select all that apply
A) "How many alcoholic drinks do you typically consume in a week?"
B) "Have you ever been tested for diabetes?"
C) "Have you ever been diagnosed with gallstones?"
D) "Would you say that you eat a particularly high-fat diet?"
E) "Does anyone in your family have cystic fibrosis?"
Ans: A, C
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Eighty percent of patients with acute pancreatitis have biliary tract disease such as gallstones or a history of long-term alcohol abuse. Diabetes, high-fat consumption, and cystic fibrosis are not noted etiologic factors.
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