A patient is surprised to learn the diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which risk factors should the nurse be certain to ask about during the assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Frequency of alcohol intake
2. History of gall stones
3. List of current medications
4. History of smoking
5. History of peptic ulcer disease
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Excessive alcohol use is a common risk factor for acute pancreatitis.
Rationale 2: Gallstone disease is a common risk factor for acute pancreatitis.
Rationale 3: Medications can cause acute pancreatitis although it is less common.
Rationale 4: Smoking is an independent risk factor in the development of acute pancreatitis.
Rationale 5: Peptic ulcer disease is not a risk factor for the development of acute pancreatitis.
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