1)     Mr. Starwood is a 61 year old male who was admitted last night for the management of acute

pancreatitis. He was admitted N.P.O. and started on IV fluids and opiate pain management. This morning he reports significantly better. His C-reactive protein this am is 5 mg/dL, amylase and lipase are both just over 2 x upper limits of normal, and his ransom score is 2. The AGACNP knows that the next step in his care is to

a)     Order an ERCP

b)     Order an abdominal CT

c)      Begin clear liquids as tolerated

d)     Continue the current management for 24 hours

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