Question # 40

A 48-year-old man with chronic alcohol use presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. Serum lipase is elevated. Which is the most appropriate initial management?

Options:

A.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics

B.

Aggressive IV fluids and bowel rest

C.

Immediate ERCP

D.

Total parenteral nutrition

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