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CMSRN Medical-Surgical Nursing

Category - Gastrointestinal

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Mr. Franklin, age 57 years old, has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and the nurse is assessing the client’s pain. What type of pain is consistent with this diagnosis?
  1. Burning and aching located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the hip
  2. Severe and unrelenting pain located in the epigastric area and radiating to the back
  3. Burning and aching located in the epigastric area and radiating to the umbilicus
  4. Severe and unrelenting pain located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the groin
Explanation
Answer - B - The pain associated with acute pancreatitis is often severe and unrelenting and is located in the epigastric region and radiates to the back. The other options are incorrect.
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