Sudden onset severe epigastric abdominal pain

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A 39-year-old Hispanic female is presenting to the ED with a sudden onset severe epigastric abdominal pain and nausea on Saturday night after drinking. During the physical examination, the NP notices the patient is diaphoretic and anxious. Admission labs indicate an AST of 275, LDH 200, BS of 220, elevated amylase and lipase, and no leukocytosis. An MRCP diagnostic test allows the NP to diagnose the patient with acute pancreatitis. The NP decides to evaluate the patient's morbidity and mortality based on the presented data at the time of admission and diagnosis using the Ranson criteria. Which of the following correctly categorizes the patient? Group of answer choices Fewer than three risk factors: 1% mortality Three to four risk factors: 16% mortality None of the answer options More than seven risk factors: 100% mortality Five to six risk factors: 40% mortality.

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