A patient presents with upper abdominal pain and vomiting.
His pulse rate is 100/min and BP is 70/40 mm Hg. A diagnosis of
pancreatitis is made. What is the next appropriate
management?: (A) Immediate IV fluids, (B) Surgery, (C) Enteral nutrition, (D) IV antibiotics
Answer is A. IV fluids (RL) is the first step of management of acute pancreatitis.