Question

A 41-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis (non-gallstone) is clinically improving 12 hours after admission. Which nutrition strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Initiate early oral feeding within 24 hours as tolerated

Answer

NPO until pain resolves; start TPN day 3

Answer

Clear liquids after 72 hours only

Answer

Routine NG tube feeds for all

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics before feeding

Practice question

A 41-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis (non-gallstone) is clinically improving 12 hours after admission. Which nutrition strategy is recommended?