A patient has been admitted to the step-down unit with a diagnosis of liver malignancy. The critical care nurse caring for this patient is aware that an early manifestation of liver malignancy, in addition to pain, is what?
A) A continuous dull ache in the right upper quadrant, epigastrium, or back
B) Weight gain
C) An increase in appetite
D) Jaundice
Ans: A
Feedback: The early manifestations of malignancy of the liver include pain and a continuous dull ache in the right upper quadrant epigastrium or back. Weight loss, anorexia, and anemia may occur. Jaundice is present only if the larger bile ducts are occluded by the pressure of malignant nodules in the hilum of the liver.
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