Problem: A 14-year-old patient has nonspecific reports of pain in their legs. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory results are within normal limits except for a markedly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner: Need Assignment Help?
- interprets the findings as normally occurring during a rapid adolescent growth spurt.
- obtains a rheumatoid profile because elevated alkaline phosphatase is a sign of early rheumatic fever.
- orders a repeat blood test.
- suspects that the patient has acute pancreatitis