Describe the nursing management of patient with pancreatitis.

The patient who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pancreatitis is acutely ill and needs expert nursing care.

Nursing Assessment

• Nursing assessment of a patient with pancreatitis involves:
• Assessment of current nutritional status and increased metabolic requirements.
• Assessment of respiratory status.
• Assessment of fluid and electrolyte status.
• Assessment of sources of fluid and electrolyte loss.
• Assessment of abdomen for ascites.

Diagnosis

• Based on the assessment data, the nursing diagnoses for a patient with pancreatitis include:
• Acute pain related to edema, distention of the pancreas, and peritoneal irritation.
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