A 45-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis is tolerating clear liquids. Which nutrition strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 45-year-old with mild acute pancreatitis is tolerating clear liquids. Which nutrition strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Enteral feeding within 24 hours as tolerated

Answer

NPO until lipase normalizes

Answer

Parenteral nutrition on day 1

Answer

NPO for 72 hours then trial diet

Answer

Low-fat diet only after pain fully resolves

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis