Pain assessment and management is paramount in pancreatitis as severe abdominal pain is hallmark symptom, typically epigastric radiating to back, worsened by eating. Nurses use pain scale, assess characteristics, and evaluate response. Pancreatitis management: NPO to rest pancreas; IV fluids; pain control (often opioids); monitoring for complications (necrosis, pseudocyst, infection); and gradual diet advancement. Other assessments: vital signs (fever indicates infection); abdominal exam (tenderness, distention, guarding); laboratory values (amylase, lipase, calcium, glucose); intake/output; respiratory status (atelectasis common). Severe cases may require ICU. Patient education: alcohol abstinence (if cause); low-fat diet; medication adherence; symptom recognition. Chronic pancreatitis leads to malabsorption and diabetes requiring additional management. Pain control improves outcomes and reduces complications. Multimodal analgesia may be needed. Nurses monitor for opioid side effects while ensuring adequate relief.

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