Nurses are instrumental in ensuring that a holistic
approach is used every time a child with pancreatitis is
treated. The multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach to
the wide array of problems associated with pancreatitis can
potentially leave these children and their families feeling
overwhelmed. Therefore, nurses must maintain an active
role in ensuring that the families obtain the resources
needed. Normality and consistency are essential for continued
success in the home setting; hence, accurate care plans
allow for appropriate streamlined care for these patients (see
Table 6 for a sample nursing care plan for TN). Families and
patients need to feel comfortable with their chosen health
care institutions, and as pancreatitis becomes more prevalent
in children, education becomes more important