The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with suspected acute pancreatitis. When reviewing the client's laboratory results, the nurse determines that which of these findings will support the diagnosis?

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Elevated serum lipase level is a key indicator of acute pancreatitis, as it is more specific to the pancreas than other enzymes and remains elevated longer during the course of the disease.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Suspected