Which Laboratory Test Result Will the Nurse Monitor When Evaluating

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor when evaluating the effects of therapy for a 62-year-old female patient who has acute pancreatitis?

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

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