Which of the following alterations in fluids and electrolytes would be expected in a client with pancreatic cancer?
A. Fluid volume overload
B. Increased serum osmotic pressure
C. Elevated serum amylase and lipase levels
D. Increased serum sodium and decreased serum potassium levels
C
Although there are no specific laboratory tests for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, serum amylase and lipase levels are elevated. The extent of the elevation depends on the amount of pancreatic damage.
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