Question

A 50-year-old with acute pancreatitis (mild) 10 hours after onset, pain improving, tolerates sips of water. Best nutritional strategy?

Accepted Answer

Early oral feeding within 24 hours as tolerated

Answer

NPO with NG tube for 48-72 hours

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition for 5 days

Answer

Clear liquids only for 72 hours

Answer

Routine prophylactic antibiotics

Practice question

A 50-year-old with acute pancreatitis (mild) 10 hours after onset, pain improving, tolerates sips of water. Best nutritional strategy?