Mr. Barnes is a 56-year-old patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis to the medical unit of the hospital where Maggie works as a registered nurse. As she reviews his labs, which of the following would she expect to be elevated?
A. Total bilirubin
B. Alkaline phosphatase
C. Amylase
D. Carcinoembryonic antigen
C
Amylase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that is elevated in conditions of the pancreas, such as inflammation or tumors. It is also elevated in cholecystitis, necrotic bowel, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
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