A patient with a history of alcoholism and esophageal varices was admitted to the intensive care unit and developed multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Which laboratory results would confirm the nurse's suspicion of hepatic involvement?
1. Increased fibrinogen level
2. Decreased blood urea nitrogen
3. Increased serum bilirubin
4. Increased serum albumin
Answer: 3
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How should the nurse respond? A) "I will help you become very comfortable providing your daughter's care." B) "You must learn how to care for your daughter at home." C) "You will need to learn to collaborate with all the caregivers." D) "There is a lot to learn, and you need a positive attitude."
Persons of Irish or German descent and genetically predisposed women who take birth control pills are at risk for developing:
a. kidney dysfunction. b. liver disease. c. renal calculi. d. varicose veins.
Multidisciplinary care plans that include key interventions and expected outcomes within an established time frame are known as _______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The largest religions in Asia include which of the following?
1. Buddhism 2. Confucianism 3. Hinduism 4. Islam