Which of These Laboratory Test Results Will Be Most Important

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of these laboratory test results will be most important for the nurse to monitor when evaluating the effects of therapy for a patient who has acute pancreatitis?

• A) Calcium
• B) Bilirubin
• C) Amylase
• D) Potassium

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