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A male client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency room with a...

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A male client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency room with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse performs the admission nursing assessment. He is NPO with IV fluids infusing at 100 mL/hour. He is experiencing excruciating abdominal pain. Based on an analysis of these data, which nursing diagnosis would receive the highest priority?

A.

Pain related to stimulation of nerve endings associated with obstruction of the pancreatic tract

B.

Fluid volume deficit related to vomiting and nasogastric tube drainage

C.

Knowledge deficit related to treatment regimen

D.

Altered nutrition: less than body requirements, related to inadequate intake associated with current anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and digestive enzyme loss

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