A group of students is discussing pancreatitis with their nursing instructor. What should the instructor tell the students is an important nursing intervention for a patient with pancreatitis?
A) Assess current nutritional status and increased metabolic requirements.
B) Feed the patient 6 small meals a day.
C) Provide only liquid nourishment.
D) Encourage activity.
Ans: A
Feedback: Assess current nutritional status and increased metabolic requirements. Nursing interventions would not include feeding the patient, because most patients with pancreatitis are on parenteral nutrition; or encouraging activity, as most patients with pancreatitis are on bed rest.
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