Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. which of the following serum laboratory values should the nurse anticipate returning to the expected reference range within 72 hr after treatment begins?
aldolase
lipase
amylase
lactic dehydrogenase

Explanation:

In acute pancreatitis, amylase levels typically rise and then return to the reference range within 72 hours after treatment starts. Aldolase is more associated with muscle or liver issues. Lipase levels remain elevated longer (often more than 72 hours). Lactic dehydrogenase is not specific to pancreatitis and has a different clinical context. So the correct option is the one with Amylase.

Answer:

Amylase (the option with "Amylase" as the text, assuming the options are presented as radio buttons with labels Aldolase, Lipase, Amylase, Lactic dehydrogenase; the correct choice is the Amylase - labeled option)