A client who had a liver transplant 4 days ago has developed a fever and decreased biliary tube drainage. The nurse anticipates an order for the client to have a
a. liver biopsy.
b. set of blood cultures.
c. ultrasound.
d. white blood cell count.
A
This client is most likely experiencing rejection. The diagnosis of rejection is made with a liver biopsy. Blood cultures and the white blood cell count would be more helpful in the diagnosis of infection.
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A) Starting a new, large-gauge intravenous site on the client, and priming the infusion tubing B) Understanding the Rh system that underlies the client's blood type C) Ensuring that informed consent has been obtained and properly filed in the client's chart D) Explaining the process that will be involved in preparing and administering the transfusion
What is the relationship, if any, between socioeconomic class and substance abuse?
A. College-educated people binge-drink in college and continue the habit. B. Higher socioeconomic class has more access and more abuse of substances. C. Lower socioeconomic class has more abuse of substances. D. There is no relationship between socioeconomic class and substance abuse.
________ is a measure of hydration status or the amount of solute (ions, salts) per liter of solution (blood, plasma).
A. Molality B. Osmolarity C. Tonicity D. Osmolality