Ralph has a history of alcohol abuse and has acute pancreatitis. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?
A. Calcium
B. Glucose
C. Magnesium
D. Potassium
Answer: B
Explanation: Glucose level increases and diabetes mellitus may result d/t the pancreatic damage to the islets of Langerhans
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The nurse documents the nursing diagnosis Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements on the care plan based on the potential complications that may occur after surgery. What are the most likely complications for the patient who has had pancreatic surgery? A) Proteinuria and hyperkalemia B) Hemorrhage and hypercalcemia C) Weight loss and hypoglycemia D) Malabsorption and hyperglycemia
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Adding a zero to the last nonzero number after the decimal point
A. increases the whole number only. B. increases the value of the number. C. decreases the value of the whole number only. D. does not change the value of the number.