The patient with sudden pain in the left upper quadrant radiating to the back and vomiting was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. What intervention(s) should the nurse expect to include in the patient's plan of care?
A. Immediately start enteral feeding to prevent malnutrition.
B. Insert an NG and maintain NPO status to allow pancreas to rest.
C. Initiate early prophylactic antibiotic therapy to prevent infection.
D. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for pain relief.
Answer: B. Insert an NG and maintain NPO status to allow pancreas to rest.
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