The nurse is planning the care for a patient with acute pancreatitis caused by alcohol ingestion. Which of the following should be included in this patient's plan of care?
1. physical therapy consult for progressive ambulation
2. occupational therapy consult
3. preparation for pancreatic ultrasound
4. alcohol cessation counseling once stabilized
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Rationale: Patients whose acute pancreatitis is related to alcohol are referred for alcohol cessation counseling. There is not enough evidence to support that the patient needs a physical therapy consult for progressive ambulation or an occupational therapy consult. Pancreatic ultrasounds are often done upon admission to determine if the cause of the acute pancreatitis is due to a gall stone and would not be indicated for this patient.
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