The nurse palpates the liver in a client with hepatitis and expects to find:

a. the liver firm with nodular edges.
b. hepatomegaly with smooth borders.
c. she or he is unable to palpate the liver because of atrophy.
d. no complaint of pain or discomfort on palpation.


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Treatment goals for people with anorexia nervosa include all of the following except:

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