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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam

    This blood level may indicate colorectal or other cancers.

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Lipase Level: Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme, elevated in pancreatitis, not cancer-specific. B. Albumin: Albumin is a protein that reflects nutritional status, not a cancer marker. C. Complete Blood Count (CBC): A CBC may show anemia in colorectal cancer, but it is non-specific. D. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA): CEA is a tumor marker often elevated in colorectal cancer, as well as other GI cancers.

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