Question

a client admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is being assessed by the nurse. which assessment findings would be consistent with acute pancreatitis? select all that apply. answer options: 1 diarrhea 2 black, tarry stools 3 hyperactive bowel sounds 4 gray - blue color at the flank 5 abdominal guarding and tenderness 6 left upper quadrant pain with radiation to the back

Explanation:

1. Diarrhea can occur due to pancreatic enzyme disruption.
2. Black, tarry stools are more indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding not typical of acute pancreatitis.
3. Hyperactive bowel sounds are not a classic sign; usually bowel sounds are decreased or absent.
4. Gray - blue color at the flank (Grey - Turner's sign) is a sign of retroperitoneal bleeding associated with severe acute pancreatitis.
5. Abdominal guarding and tenderness are common due to inflammation in the abdomen.
6. Left upper quadrant pain radiating to the back is a characteristic pain pattern of acute pancreatitis.

Answer:

1. Diarrhea
2. Gray - blue color at the flank
3. Abdominal guarding and tenderness
4. Left upper quadrant pain with radiation to the back