ABSTRACT:
Nutritional management varies significantly between acute and chronic pancreatitis. In acute pancreatitis, early enteral nutrition within 24-72 hours of admission is recommended, with benefits including preserved gastrointestinal integrity, reduced inflammatory responses, and decreased complications. Chronic pancreatitis requires annual nutritional screening, personalized dietary interventions, and potential pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Nurses are crucial in implementing nutritional care, utilizing comprehensive assessment tools, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Key nursing responsibilities include nutritional risk screening, administering enteral or parenteral nutrition as ordered by a physician, managing enzyme supplementation, and providing patient education. Effective nutritional management in pancreatitis demands a systematic, patient-centered approach. Nurses play a pivotal role in assessment, implementation, and ongoing management of nutritional strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
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Sharun.n. V,. Optimizing Nutritional Care in Pancreatitis: Insights and Innovations from a Nurse Perspective. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(1):1-8. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00001
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Sharun.n. V,. Optimizing Nutritional Care in Pancreatitis: Insights and Innovations from a Nurse Perspective. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(1):1-8. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00001 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-1-1
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