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

releasedinto the mouth, stomach, and intestines to aid in digestion. The amylase

level of aclient who has acute pancreatitis usually increases within 12 to 24 hr

and can remain elevated for 2 to 3 days.

2…. A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of

endometriosis. Which ofthe following findings in the client's history should

thenurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?

Dysmenorrhea that is unresponsive to NSAIDs.

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Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that lines the uterus

implants in locations outside the uterus. This typically causes pelvic pain

aroundthe time of the menstrual period but can cause pain at other times in

the cycle.The discomfort is often unrelieved by the use of NSAIDs.

3…. A rehabilitation nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord

injury that resulted in paraplegia. After a week on the unit, the nurse notes

that the clientiswithdrawn and increasingly resistantto rehabilitative efforts

by the staff.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Establish a plan of care with the client that sets attainable goals.