The Nurse Is Asked to Explain the Common Laboratory Values

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to explain the common laboratory values associated with acute pancreatitis.Which should the nurse include as the cause of an elevated AST?

• A) Poor nutrition
• B) Bile flow obstruction
• C) Gallstone pancreatitis
• D) Fat necrosis and malnutrition

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