Acute Pancreatitis Pathophysiology

Hard Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A 50-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with chronic abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Upon further evaluation, blood tests reveal elevated serum amylase and lipase levels. The healthcare provider suspects a diagnosis of pancreatitis. The nurse is tasked with educating the patient about the pathophysiological processes involved in pancreatitis. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis?

Acute pancreatitis is primarily caused by a viral infection that damages pancreatic tissue.

Inflammation of the pancreas leads to the premature activation of pancreatic enzymes, which begin to digest pancreatic tissue.

The condition is characterized by decreased secretion of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia due to prolonged glucose metabolism.

Acute pancreatitis results from the obstructive effect of gallstones on the bile duct system, preventing bile flow.

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