when the nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis, which assessment finding is of most concern?

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When the nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis then the assessment finding that is of most concern is : Impaired nutrition that is less than body requirements.What is acute pancreatitis?While each diagnosis is applicable to this client but the priority nursing diagnosis is impaired nutrition that is less than body requirements. The physician, nurse, and dietitian must emphasize the client and family on the importance of avoiding alcohol and foods that have produced abdominal pain and discomfort. Oral food or fluid intake should not be permitted during the acute phase.One of the most common symptom associated with pancreatitis is pain which is localized to the upper-to-middle abdomen and often patients  report that their pain radiates to the back.To know more about acute pancreatitis, referhttps://brainly.com/question/29097123#SPJ4