The nurse in a health clinic cares for a wide range of individuals. Which of the following patients is at an increased risk for an acute pancreatitis attack?
A) A 45-year-old woman with a high-fat diet
B) An 18-year-old man who is a weekend binge drinker
C) A 45-year-old man with chronic alcoholism
D) A 51-year-old woman who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
Ans: C
Feedback: Patients who are typically affected by pancreatitis are men between 40 and 45 years of age with a history of alcoholism.
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