The nurse is assessing a patient with liver failure and jaundice. Which question should the nurse ask to determine if the cause of the jaundice is hemolytic?
A. "What color is your urine?"
B. "Do you have any gallbladder problems?"
C. "What color are your stools?"
D. "Have you been diagnosed with a disorder of red blood cell destruction?"
Answer: D
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