Question

Ms. Jones is complaining of nausea and RUQ pain. Which set of labs would the nurse expect the provider to order based on her symptoms?

1) Complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests (LFTs), and abdominal ultrasound
2) Urinalysis, complete metabolic panel (CMP), and chest X-ray
3) Stool culture, thyroid function tests (TFTs), and electrocardiogram (ECG)
4) Lipase, amylase, and pancreatic enzyme tests

Answer 1

Based on Ms. Jones' symptoms of nausea and RUQ pain, the nurse would expect the provider to order lipase, amylase, and pancreatic enzyme tests to diagnose her condition. Option 4) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on Ms. Jones' symptoms of nausea and RUQ (right upper quadrant) pain, the nurse would expect the provider to order a set of labs that can help identify the cause of her symptoms.

Option 4) Lipase, amylase, and pancreatic enzyme tests would be the most appropriate set of labs to order. Lipase and amylase are enzymes produced by the pancreas, and elevated levels of these enzymes can indicate pancreatic inflammation or pancreatitis. Since Ms. Jones has RUQ pain, which is a common symptom of pancreatitis, testing for pancreatic enzymes can help diagnose her condition.

The other options have labs that are not directly related to the symptoms described. For example, option 1) includes liver function tests (LFTs) and an abdominal ultrasound, which may be useful for evaluating the gallbladder, but these tests do not specifically address Ms. Jones' symptoms of nausea and RUQ pain.

Therefore, option 4) Lipase, amylase, and pancreatic enzyme tests would be the most appropriate set of labs to order based on Ms. Jones' symptoms.