A patient in acute pain is admitted with pancreatitis. A nurse reviews a laboratory report showing an elevation that is diagnostic for acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory report did the nurse most likely review?

A. Encourage turning, coughing, and deep breathing every 2 hours: Bed rest increases the risk of respiratory complications like atelectasis and pneumonia, so encouraging turning, coughing, and deep breathing helps prevent these complications by improving lung ventilation.

B. Raise the knee gatch to prevent the patient from sliding down in bed: While this may help position the patient, it is not the priority action to prevent complications related to bed rest and hepatitis.

C. Provide undisturbed periods of 6 hours to encourage rest: While rest is important, prolonged periods without movement can lead to complications like pneumonia or pressure ulcers. Movement should still be encouraged.

D. Restrict fluids: Fluid restriction is not necessary for most hepatitis patients unless there are specific complications like ascites or severe edema. Fluid intake should generally be encouraged to prevent dehydration.

A. Assist patient to a semi-Fowler position: While elevating the head may aid in swallowing, tilting the head forward is a more effective method to direct food into the esophagus and reduce aspiration risk.

B. Encourage the resident to eat meals in the main dining area: While social interaction is beneficial, it does not directly improve dysphagia.

C. Insert a nasogastric tube for feedings: This is reserved for severe cases where oral intake is not possible.

D. Instruct the patient to tilt his or her head slightly forward: This technique (chin-tuck position) improves swallowing by aligning the airway and esophagus, reducing the risk of aspiration.