A patient has abdominal pain and a serum conjugated bilirubin level of 1.2 mg/dL. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. A small bowel obstruction
B. A disorder that causes large amounts of red blood cell death
C. A disease that requires phototherapy
D. A disorder of the biliary system
Answer: D
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A client is admitted to the emergency department with toxic shock syndrome. Which action by the nurse is the most important?
a. Administer IV fluids to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Remove the tampon as the source of infection. c. Collect a blood specimen for culture and sensitivity. d. Transfuse the client to manage low blood count.
A nurse shows an understanding of the appropriate administration of a Mini-Cog as-sessment tool when: Select all that apply
a. Informing the client that, "I'm going to say three (3) words; cat, coffee, and smile." cb. Asking the client, "Do you have trouble remembering names and addresses?" dc. Asking the client, "Can you repeat the words we talked about a little while ago?" d. Explaining to the client that, "I'd like you to draw a clock for me on this pa-per." e. Asking the client to, "Tell me what time this clock is showing."
Which structures contain aqueous humor? Select all that apply.
A. Fovea B. Sclera C. Conjunctiva D. Anterior chamber E. Posterior chamber
A nurse is caring for a child who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. The child's parent is upset and says, "I just can't believe my child is going to lose her beautiful hair!" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?