Why is a pancreatitis client kept NPO while the serum amylase is elevated?
a. to prevent nausea
b. to decrease demand for digestive enzymes and promote bowel rest
c. to reduce abdominal distention
d. to decrease pancreatic activity
B
Clients with pancreatitis are kept NPO while the serum amylase level is elevated to decrease the demand for digestive enzymes in the bowel and promote bowel rest. An NG tube is inserted and attached to low suction to decrease pancreatic activity and to prevent nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention.
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