A patient hospitalized with possible acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting.Which of the following elevated serum levels would the nurse expect the diagnosis to be confirmed by?

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Elevated serum amylase level is often used as the diagnostic tool for acute pancreatitis as pancreatic enzymes, including amylase, are released into the bloodstream due to inflammation and damage to the pancreas. Calcium, bilirubin, and potassium, although they may be affected by pancreatitis, are not specific to this condition and their elevation does not confirm the diagnosis.

A Patient Hospitalized with Possible Acute Pancreatitis Has Severe Abdominal