An adult patient has been admitted to the medical unit for the treatment of acute pancreatitis. What nursing action should be included in this patient's plan of care?
A) Measure the patient's abdominal girth daily.
B) Limit the use of opioid analgesics.
C) Monitor the patient for signs of dysphagia.
D) Encourage activity as tolerated.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Due to the risk of ascites, the nurse should monitor the patient's abdominal girth. There is no specific need to avoid the use of opioids or to monitor for dysphagia, and activity is usually limited.
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