Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Epigastric pain radiating to the back. In pancreatitis, epigastric pain that radiates to the back is a classic symptom due to inflammation of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. This pain is often severe and persistent. Other choices are incorrect because: B: Hypoactive bowel sounds are more indicative of bowel obstruction or paralytic ileus, not pancreatitis. C: Weight gain is not a typical finding in pancreatitis as it is associated with reduced appetite and potential weight loss due to malabsorption. D: A fever of 37.2┬░C (99┬░F) is within normal range and not a specific finding in pancreatitis.