The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Acute

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with acute abdominal pain.Laboratory values revealed elevated lipase and amylase levels.Which of the following would the nurse include in the patient's teaching? Select all that apply.

A) "It is best for you to eat small, frequent meals."
B) "Alcohol consumption contributes to the pain you were having, so you must avoid alcohol."
C) "It is important for you to follow a low-fat diet to prevent future symptoms."
D) "You must restrict your protein intake."
E) "Limiting your fluid intake to 3 cups each day will help reduce the risk of complications."
F) "You should have at least five to six servings of carbohydrate each day."