The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with acute pancreatitis who complains of significant pain.Which nursing action holds the highest priority for this patient?

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Pancreatitis causes abdominal pain that is usually acute,steady,and localized to the epigastrium or left upper quadrant.As it progresses,it spreads and radiates to the back and flank.Sitting and leaning forward may ease the pain.The severity of the pain may slowly decrease after 24 hours.Eating makes the pain worse.While monitoring intake and output and laboratory values are important actions,none of these actions actively address the patient's pain.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Acute