The Initial Diet Prescription for Clients Who Have Acute Pancreatitis

question 6

Multiple Choice

The initial diet prescription for clients who have acute pancreatitis is:

• A) small, frequent meals.
• B) to withhold oral feedings.
• C) enteral formula feedings.
• D) a clear liquid diet.

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Definitions:

Greater Omentum

Peritoneal fold passing from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon, hanging like an apron in front of the intestines.

GI Tract

The gastrointestinal tract, a continuous tube running from the mouth to the anus, responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Liquefying

The process of turning a substance into a liquid, either through heating, pressure change, or chemical reaction.

Insulin Production

The process by which the pancreas creates insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood glucose levels.