Posted: July 20th, 2017

The nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders written for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which physician order would the nurse question if noted on the client’s chart?

The nurse is reviewing the physician’s orders written for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which physician order would the nurse question if noted on the client’s chart?

1. NPO status
2. Insert a nasogastric tube
3. An anticholinergic medication
4. Morphine for pain