The Nurse Is Aware That an Elevated Serum Amylase Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that an elevated serum amylase is diagnostic of pancreatitis at an early stage as an elevation can be assessed as early as _____ after the onset of pancreatic disease.

• A) 2 hours
• B) 8 hours
• C) 24 hours
• D) 36 hours

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