A patient with acute pancreatitis is NPO and has a nasogastric (NG)tube to suction. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that these therapies have been effective?

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NG suction and NPO status will decrease the release of pancreatic enzymes into the pancreas and decrease pain. Although bowel sounds may be hypotonic with acute pancreatitis,the presence of bowel sounds does not indicate that treatment with NG suction and NPO status has been effective. Electrolyte levels may be abnormal with NG suction and must be replaced by appropriate IV infusion. Although Grey Turner sign will eventually resolve,it would not be appropriate to wait for this to occur to determine whether treatment was effective.

A Patient with Acute Pancreatitis Is NPO and Has a Nasogastric