A patient is being evaluated for liver disease. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect to be conducted for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. serum sodium
2. serum potassium
3. alkaline phosphatase
4. alanine aminotransferase
5. aspartate aminotransferase
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Alkaline phosphatase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 42 to 136 units/L. Alanine aminotransferase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 10 to 35 units/L. Aspartate aminotransferase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 8 to 38 units/L. Serum sodium and serum potassium are not laboratory tests specific for liver function.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The nurse educator is conducting an in-service to a group of new nurses regarding the use of ostomy appliances. When discussing the characteristics of ostomy appliances, which statements are appropriate for the educator to include in the presentation?
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