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A Patient Was Admitted with Acute Pancreatitis

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A patient was admitted with acute pancreatitis.The nurse understands that pancreatitis occurs as a result of what pathophysiologic mechanism?


A) Uncontrolled hypoglycemia caused by an increased release of insulin
B) Loss of storage capacity for senescent red blood cells
C) Premature activation of inactive digestive enzymes, resulting in autodigestion
D) Release of glycogen into the serum, resulting in hyperglycemia

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