Question 22 (1 point)

The nurse is reviewing structures within the hepatobiliarysystem with a patient with liver disease. Which structures shouldthe nurse identify as being a part of this system? (Select all thatapply.)

Question 22 options:

Liver

Colon

Jejunum

Bile duct

Esophagus

Gallbladder

Question 23 (1 point)

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic liver failure.Which laboratory value should the nurse expect as a the mostaccurate laboratory analysis of liver damage?

Question 23 options:

Low serum bilirubin

Elevated LDL cholesterol

Increased prothrombin time (PT)

Elevate alanine aminotransferrase (ALT)

Question 24 (1 point)

The nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal varices. Whichsymptom should alert the nurse to possible bleeding?

Question 24 options:

Blood-streaked emesis

Extremity tremors

Dark amber urine

Hard formed stool

Question 25 (1 point)

A patient with gallstones asks why jaundice has developed. Whatshould the nurse explain as the most likely cause for the patient’sjaundice?

Question 25 options:

Bile duct obstruction

Hepatitis

Cirrhosis

Hemolysis

Question 26 (1 point)

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic liver failure.Which medication order should the nurse question?

Question 26 options:

Acetaminophen

Lactulose

Multivitamins

Neomycin

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