The nurse reminds the patient with liver disease that the level of ____________________ in the blood is an indicator of the how well the liver is functioning
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Bilirubin
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 796
OBJ: 1 TOP: Bilirubin as Indicator of Liver Function
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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