The Common Causes of Acute Pancreatitis

Running head: ACUTE PANCREATITIS
ACUTE PANCREATITIS
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ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Answer 1
The common causes of acute pancreatitis are cystic fibrosis, ingested medicine, blood
with a higher level of calcium and triglyceride and consumption of heavy alcohol and
smoking cigarettes also leads to the disease (Jones et al., 2015). Gallbladder stone is another
cause of the disease. The stone gets stuck in the pancreatic duct, making the flow of
pancreatic fluid difficult hence causing injury.
Answer 2
The E.D nurse needs to check if B.K has a rapid pulse and whether she is losing her
appetite, ask B.K if she had been undergoing diarrhea. The nurse must check if the patient
has undergone any abdominal surgery or injury or she has anyone in her family with
pancreatitis.
Answer 3
Computed Tomography (CT) scan is recommended to diagnose patient with
pancreatic cancer. As the B.K’s pancreas was not visible due to bowel gas, dye needs to be
used; hence E.D needs a consent form to be signed by her. The nurse must ask B.K if she is
allergic to iodine to prevent any reaction from the dye. The nurse must record all the
medication and supplements B.K is taking if she is having kidney problems or is having any
piercing on belly or chest.
Answer 4
The abnormal signs in the assessment list are
Gastrointestinal and Pain: B.K is suffering from distended abdomen due to
improper bowel movement causing nausea and vomiting with the accumulation of gases in
the stomach, causing light palpation that is an involuntary spasm in muscles.