management of acute pancreatitis

Mr. Starwood is a 61-year-old male who was admitted last night for the management of acute pancreatitis. He was admitted n.p.o and started on intravenous fluid and opiate pain management. This morning he reports feeling significantly better. His C-reactive protein this a.m. is 5 mg/dL, amylase and lipase are both just over 2 x upper limits of normal, and his Ransom score is 2. The AGACNP knows that the next step in his care is to:

A. Begin clear liquids as tolerated

B. Order an abdominal CT

C. Order an ERCP

D. Continue the current management for 24 hours How To Draft An MLA Essay Format Piece