When the nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis, which of these assessment data should be of most concern?

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A palpable abdominal mass may indicate the presence of a pancreatic abscess, which will require rapid surgical drainage to prevent sepsis. Absent bowel sounds, abdominal tenderness, and left upper quadrant pain are common in acute pancreatitis and do not require rapid action to prevent further complications.

When the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Acute