A patient has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. What risk factors will help determine the severity of the patient's disease? Select all that apply.

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1. An age greater than 55 is a risk factor for the severity of pancreatitis.
2. Obesity is a risk factor for the severity of pancreatitis.
3. Pulmonary infiltrates or pleural effusions are risk factors for the severity of pancreatitis.
4. Oxygen saturation is not a risk factor for the severity of pancreatitis.
5. The hemoglobin level is not used to determine the severity of pancreatitis.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Pancreatitis