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 |
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Colon |
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Jejunum |
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Bile duct |
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Esophagus |
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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 |
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Elevated LDL cholesterol |
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Increased prothrombin time (PT) |
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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 |
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Extremity tremors |
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Dark amber urine |
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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 |
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Hepatitis |
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Cirrhosis |
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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 |
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Lactulose |
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Multivitamins |
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Neomycin |