A pt is admitted to the patient care unit with obstructive jaundice. Which S&S does the nurse expect to find upon assessment of the pt?
a. Pruritus
b. Pale urine in increased amounts
c. Pink discoloration of sclera
d. Dark, tarry stools
Answer: a. Pruritus
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