A Nurse Cares for a Client with Acute Pancreatitis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with acute pancreatitis.The client states,"I am hungry." How should the nurse reply?

• A) "Is your stomach rumbling or do you have bowel sounds?"
• B) "I need to check your gag reflex before you can eat."
• C) "Have you passed any flatus or moved your bowels?"
• D) "You will not be able to eat until the pain subsides."

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