In a procedure called __________, the physician obtains a small core of liver tissue by placing a needle through the client's lateral abdominal wall directly into the liver
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Percutaneous liver biopsy
You might also like to view...
A patient with chronic renal disease has mild metabolic acidosis with a pH 7.30 and bicarbonate level 16 mEq/L. What treatment does the nurse anticipate?
A) IV sodium bicarbonate B) Reduction of respiratory rate C) Sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra) D) Massive IV fluids
The assessment data collected by the nurse reveals that a 23-year-old female patient weighs 175 lb and is 5 ft 3 in. Her body mass index is 31. She would be considered:
A) Average weight B) Obese C) Overweight D) Underweight
The nurse is reviewing diagnostic lab work of a client developing shock. Which laboratory result does the nurse note as a key in determining the type of shock?
A) Hemoglobin: 14.2 g/dL B) Potassium: 4.8 mEq/L C) WBC: 42,000/mm3 D) ESR: 19 mm/hour
An elderly person, who lives with adult children, requires therapeutic and social services and cannot stay alone in the daytime. The person is alert and oriented, but needs a more structured setting during the day
Which care setting is likely the most appropriate for this person? 1. Adult day social care 2. Assisted living 3. Alzheimer's specific adult day care 4. Adult day health care