The nurse assesses a patient who is reporting epigastric pain. The patient's serum amylase level is 369 units/L. What is the nurse's best action?
1. Continue to monitor the patient.
2. Refer the patient to a dietician.
3. Contact the primary health care provider.
4. #the patient regarding alcohol use patterns.
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Rationale 1: Continued monitoring is essential but is not the primary action indicated.
Rationale 2: Referral to a dietician is not indicated at this time.
Rationale 3: The primary health care provider should be notified of the patient's symptoms and the laboratory findings.
Rationale 4: The nurse should assess alcohol use patterns, but this is not the primary action indicated.
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