Which information about a patient should lead a nurse to suspect substance abuse?
a. Abnormal liver function test result and a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed
b. Positive syphilis screening result and va-ricose veins
c. Fungal infection and a potassium level of 4.2 . mEq/L
d. Decreased albumin level and creatinine level of 1.2 mg/dL
A
An abnormal liver function test result and a gastrointestinal bleed indicate substance abuse.
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