A patient has pancreatitis. Which daily laboratory test will the nurse review as a priority for this patient?
A.
Amylase
B.
C-reactive protein
C.
Lipase
D.
White blood cell count
ANS: C
Although all options are routine laboratory tests for the patient with pancreatitis, lipase is the best indicator of pancreatic function, as it stays elevated longer than amylase.
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