A patient with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe pain. What position should the nurse encourage the patient to assume?
a. Semi-Fowler's position
b. Prone with a pillow under the abdomen
c. Supine with legs elevated and head on a small pillow
d. Sitting in a chair leaning forward with a pillow for back support
ANS: D
An upright position keeps abdominal organs from pressing against the inflamed pancreas. A. B. C. These positions increase the risk of organs pressing against the pancreas.
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