Pain Control Is a Nursing Priority in Patients with Acute

question 50

Multiple Choice

Pain control is a nursing priority in patients with acute pancreatitis because pain

• A) increases pancreatic secretions.
• B) is caused by decreased distension of the pancreatic capsule.
• C) decreases the patient's metabolism.
• D) is caused by dilation of the biliary system.

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