A patient was discharged after hospitalization for acute pancreatitis with instructions on the use of analgesics,cautions on the importance of avoiding alcohol and smoking,and recommendations for a low-fat diet.Which outcome would indicate the need for further intervention by the nurse?

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Nausea is a common symptom of acute pancreatitis and can indicate unresolved inflammation or complications such as infection or bowel obstruction. The nurse should assess the patient for other symptoms and notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and intervention. The other outcomes (B, C, and D) indicate progress or achievement of the desired goals of treatment.

A Patient Was Discharged After Hospitalization for Acute Pancreatitis with Instructions