HESI RN
HESI RN Patho Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a gunshot wound to the abdomen who is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) following a 3-hour surgical procedure. Which elevated laboratory value indicates pancreatic damage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated lipase (
A) indicates pancreatic damage from trauma, as it’s released during injury. Myoglobinuria (
B) suggests muscle damage. Elevated WBC (
C) indicates inflammation/infection, not specific to pancreas. Bilirubin (
D) reflects liver/bile issues.
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