About
Inflammation of the pancreas that can be life-threatening.
Assess
Epigastric or Left upper quadrant abdomen pain, nausea, vomiting, Elevated amylase and lipase, abdomen tenderness and rigidity, jaundice
Complications
Pancreatic pseudocyst; abscess; re-occurrence of pancreatitis
Diagnosis
- Acute pain related to inflammatory changes of the pancreas
- Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to NPO status, malnutrition
- Deficient fluid volume related to emesis, diarrhea, decreased fluid intake, fever
- Ineffective coping related to denial of alcohol use
Goals
- The client will state a decrease in pain.
- The client will have pancreatic enzymes returning to normal.
Interventions
- Monitor pain levels and utilize prn medications if elevated.
- Monitor bowel sounds, nausea.
- Maintain client NPO as indicated.
- Administer medications ( antiemetics, antibiotics, enzymes, etc.) as ordered.
- Administer TPN and IV hydration as ordered.
- Teach client other pain relieving measures ( positioning, relaxation, distraction, etc).
- Teach client it may be necessary to abstain from alcohol to prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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