Question

A 49-year-old with symptomatic gallstone pancreatitis and suspected necrosis is clinically stable at 72 hours. What nutrition approach is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Early enteral nutrition (prefer nasogastric/jejunal)

Answer

TPN early for all severe cases

Answer

NPO until pain resolves

Answer

High-fat oral diet on day 1

Answer

IV amino acids only

Practice question

A 49-year-old with symptomatic gallstone pancreatitis and suspected necrosis is clinically stable at 72 hours. What nutrition approach is preferred?