The nurse is caring for a client being treated for pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory studies would best indicate the treatment is being effective:
A)
normal liver function tests.
B)
elevated amylase level.
C)
normal lipase level.
D)
decreased bilirubin level.
B
Explanation:
A)
Lipase and amylase levels are increased with pancreatitis. A normal level would indicate inflammation has subsided. Liver function tests and bilirubin reflect liver and gall bladder function predominantly.
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B)
Lipase and amylase levels are increased with pancreatitis. A normal level would indicate inflammation has subsided. Liver function tests and bilirubin reflect liver and gall bladder function predominantly.
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Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Lipase and amylase levels are increased with pancreatitis. A normal level would indicate inflammation has subsided. Liver function tests and bilirubin reflect liver and gall bladder function predominantly.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Lipase and amylase levels are increased with pancreatitis. A normal level would indicate inflammation has subsided. Liver function tests and bilirubin reflect liver and gall bladder function predominantly.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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