A patient with acute pancreatitis asks for something to eat. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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1. Vomiting is a concern but not the greatest determinant of when eating will be allowed.
2. Unless the patient's GI symptoms prevent him from eating, oral feedings should be considered within 24-72 hours.
3. Dietary intake is typically resumed once the abdominal pain is in control, use of opiates is no longer needed, there is no anorexia, and bowel sounds have returned. New data suggests that initiating feeding with a low-fat soft diet is safe and can reduce the length of the hospitalization.
4. Tube feeding is used for moderate to severe pancreatitis and if the patient cannot tolerate oral nutrition.

A Patient with Acute Pancreatitis Asks for Something to Eat