A patient with a 10-year history of alcoholism was admitted to the critical care unit with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.The patient is complaining of a pain in left upper quadrant.Using a 1- to 10-point pain scale, the patient states the current level is at an 8.To properly manage the patient's pain, the priority of nursing interventions is to

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Pain management is a major priority in acute pancreatitis.Administration of around-the-clock analgesics to achieve pain relief is essential.Morphine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone are the commonly used narcotics for pain control.Relaxation techniques and the knee-chest position can also assist in pain control.

A Patient with a 10-Year History of Alcoholism Was Admitted