A patient's laboratory test results indicate an elevated lipase level.The nurse understands that this finding is most associated with disease of which organ?
A)Liver
B)Stomach
C)Pancreas
D)Spleen

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Elevated lipase levels are most commonly associated with disease of the pancreas, as lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas to aid in the digestion of fats. Diseases such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and pancreatic pseudocysts may increase lipase levels.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Elevated Lipase Level