A patient was admitted with acute abdominal and back pain.Which test results would the nurse evaluate as indicating additional testing for acute pancreatitis is likely? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Secretin stimulation test
B)Hematocrit level
C)Hemoglobin level
D)Serum lipase level
E)Amylase

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Serum lipase and amylase levels are specific tests used to diagnose acute pancreatitis. Elevated levels of these enzymes indicate pancreatic inflammation or damage.

A Patient Was Admitted with Acute Abdominal and Back Pain