A client with pancreatitis reports severe epigastric pain, so the nurse administers a prescribed narcotic analgesic Ten minutes later, the client insists on sitting up and leaning forward. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Position bedside table so the client can lean across it. Clients with pancreatitis often find relief from pain by sitting up and leaning forward. This position helps alleviate the pressure on the pancreas and can reduce pain. B. Raise head of bed to a 90-degree angle. Raising the bed too high may increase discomfort for clients with pancreatitis. The more comfortable position is typically sitting up but leaning forward. C. Encourage rest until the analgesic becomes effective. While rest is important, positioning the client to alleviate pain should take priority in this situation. D. Place bed in a reverse Trendelenburg position. This position is typically used for patients with cardiovascular or abdominal issues but is not the most effective for managing pancreatitis pain.