The nurse clarifies that unconjugated bilirubin, which is made up of broken-down red cells, is:
a. stored in the gallbladder to make bile.
b. water insoluble bilirubin that must be converted by the liver.
c. a by-product which is excreted directly into the bowel for excretion.
d. necessary for digestion of fats.
ANS: B
Unconjugated bilirubin is a water-insoluble product that must be converted in the liver to conjugated bilirubin (water soluble) so that it may be excreted through the bowel.
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