Nursing priorities for the management of acute pancreatitis include: (Select all that apply.)
a. managing respiratory dysfunction.
b. assessing and maintaining electrolyte balance.
c. withholding analgesics that could mask abdominal discomfort.
d. stimulating gastric content motility into the duodenum.
e. utilizing supportive therapies aimed at decreasing gastrin release.
A, B, E
Nursing and medical priorities for the management of acute pancreatitis include several interventions. Managing respiratory dysfunction is a high priority. Fluids and electrolytes are replaced to maintain or replenish vascular volume and electrolyte balance. Analgesics are given for pain control, and supportive therapies are aimed at decreasing gastrin release from the stomach and preventing the gastric contents from entering the duodenum.
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