While awaiting the results of laboratory testing, the nurse implements interventions to aid a patient with suspected acute pancreatitis. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?

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1. Chest pain is associated with an upper gastrointestinal bleed.
2. A narrow pulse pressure is associated with an upper gastrointestinal bleed.
3. A heart rate of 90 beats per minute is within normal limits.
4. A manifestation of severe pancreatitis includes severe left upper quadrant pain that radiates to the flank and back area.

While Awaiting the Results of Laboratory Testing, the Nurse Implements