The nurse is caring for a client recovering from acute pancreatitis that has been NPO since admission. What is the nurse's best response after the client asks when they can begin eating again?

You will need to be NPO for at least 2 more weeks to allow the pancreas to heal.

When you have active bowel sounds and passing flatus you can eat.

Once your pain and serum lipase level begins to decrease you may be able to eat.

As soon as you start to feel hungry you can begin eating.