The nurse in the walk-in clinic cares for a wide range of individuals. The nurse knows that the patient at increased risk for an acute pancreatitis attack is which of the following?
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 39-year-old man with chronic alcoholism
D) A 51-year-old woman who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
Ans: C
Feedback: The median age of patients diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis is 37 to 40 years. Frequently, at that age, patients already report a long history of alcohol abuse. Excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol accounts for approximately 70% to 80% of all cases of chronic pancreatitis. Therefore options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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