Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A client with pancreatitis is admitted. Which laboratory value is expected to be elevated?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Amylase. Pancreatitis causes inflammation of the pancreas, leading to leakage of amylase into the bloodstream. Elevated amylase levels indicate pancreatic damage. Calcium (B), Hemoglobin (C), and Potassium (D) are not typically elevated in pancreatitis. Calcium levels may decrease due to fat necrosis, hemoglobin may decrease due to bleeding, and potassium levels may be normal or elevated due to dehydration.