A patient with pancreatitis is NPO. The patient asks the nurse why he is unable to have anything by mouth. The best response would be
a. "The reason you are unable to have anything by mouth is because the physician must examine you."
b. "The pancreas is stimulated whenever you eat or drink and may aggravate your condition."
c. "The pancreas is to be removed surgically. This is the reason you are unable to eat or drink."
d. "The reason you are unable to have anything by mouth is because of diagnostic exams the physician might order."
B
Food and fluids are withheld to avoid stimulating pancreatic activity, and IV fluids are administered.
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