The finding of hypotension,rigid abdomen,and absent bowel sounds in a patient with pancreatitis
A) is an expected finding and requires no specific intervention.
B) indicates peritonitis with substantial risk for sepsis and shock.
C) requires immediate surgical intervention.
D) is an unusual finding in pancreatitis and indicates misdiagnosis.

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In acute pancreatitis,fever is common but is usually low-grade initially.In more severe pancreatitis,hypotension,rigid abdomen,and absent bowel sounds are present.Hypotension,rigid abdomen,and absent bowel sounds are unexpected findings.Pancreatic surgery is technically challenging and risky,and generally is only considered as a last resort.Findings indicative of peritonitis do occur and should be treated promptly.

The Finding of Hypotension,rigid Abdomen,and Absent Bowel Sounds in a Patient