Med Surge Final Exam

1…. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute pancreatitis.

The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following values?

Amylase

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Amylase is an enzyme that changes complex sugars into simple sugars that can be

used by the body. It is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands and released

into the mouth, stomach, and intestines to aid in digestion. The amylase level of a

client who has acute pancreatitis usually increases within 12 to 24 hr and can

remain elevated for 2 to 3 days.

2…. A nurse is caring for a client who has a three-chamber closed chest tube

system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after noticing a rise

in the water seal chamber with client inspiration?

Continue to monitor the client.

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