The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings is of most concern?

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A palpable abdominal mass in the epigastric area may indicate the presence of a pancreatic pseudocyst, 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.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Acute Pancreatitis