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 hours after treatment begins? a. aldolase b. lipase c. amylase d. lactic dehydrogenase

Explanation:

In acute pancreatitis, serum amylase levels typically rise quickly but are the first to normalize, usually within 72 hours of starting treatment. Lipase stays elevated longer, while aldolase and lactic dehydrogenase are not specific to pancreatitis or take longer to return to normal ranges.

Answer:

C. Amylase