A patient reports epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The serum amylase level is 450 units/dL. For which health problem should the nurse plan care?
A. Malnutrition
B. Gastritis
C. Pancreatitis
D. Diverticulitis
Answer: C
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