Question

a nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a decreased blood lipase level b decreased blood amylase level c increased blood calcium level d increased blood glucose level

Explanation:

• Option A: Lipase is elevated in acute pancreatitis, not decreased.
• Option B: Amylase is elevated in acute pancreatitis, not decreased.
• Option C: Hypocalcemia (decreased blood calcium) is common in acute pancreatitis due to fat saponification, not increased calcium.
• Option D: In acute pancreatitis, the pancreas may not produce enough insulin (beta - cell damage), leading to hyperglycemia (increased blood glucose).

Answer:

D. Increased blood glucose level