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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Acute Pancreatitis

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The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis with severe pain. What position should the nurse encourage the patient to assume?


A) Supine with legs elevated and head on a small pillow
B) Prone with a pillow under the abdomen
C) Sitting in a chair leaning forward with a pillow for back support
D) Semi-Fowler's position

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