PATHO 370 Test 6 Review

PATHO 370 Test 6 Review - The finding of hypotension, rigid abdomen, and absent bowel sounds in a patient with pancreatitis Selected Answer: a. indicates peritonitis with substantial risk for sepsis and shock. Correct Answer: a. indicates peritonitis with substantial risk for sepsis and shock. Response Feedback: In acute pancreatitis, fever is common but is usually low-grade initially. In more severe pancreatitis, hypotension, rigid abdomen, and absent bowel sounds are present. Hypotension, rigid abdomen, and absent bowel sounds are unexpected findings. Pancreatic surgery is technically challenging and risky, and generally is only considered as a last resort. Findings indicative of peritonitis do occur and should be treated promptly