The Nurse Is Asked to Explain the Common Laboratory Values

question 25

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 WBC count?

• A) Poor nutrition
• B) Gallstone pancreatitis
• C) Inflammatory process
• D) Fat necrosis and malnutrition

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

In vertebrates, part of the brain stem that is continuous with the spinal cord; controls heartbeat, blood pressure, breathing, and other vital functions.

Respiration

The biochemical process in living organisms involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide, essential for energy production.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction of the heart, pumping blood through the circulatory system to provide oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Cerebrum

the largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, intelligence, learning, and perceptions of the senses.