The role of the liver in the GI system is to produce ________, a substance that aids in digesting fats.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bile
Bile is a digestive juice produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps digest fat.
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A) Keep head of the bed elevated to 40-degree angle. B) Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline at 100 mL per hour C) Consult Respiratory Therapy for breathing treatments four times a day. D) Oxygen 4 liters per nasal cannula
When reviewing the hormone levels of a menopausal woman, which of the following findings are most likely to be noted?
A) Elevated levels of testosterone and reduced levels of estrogen B) Absent levels of estrogen and low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone C) Elevated levels of lutenizing hormone and reduced levels of estrogen D) Absent levels of estrogen and reduced levels of follicle-stimulating hormone
What clinical manifestation should the nurse periodically monitor for while a client is being administered valproic acid?
A) Hepatotoxicity B) Hypertensive crisis C) Orthostatic hypotension D) Hyperalertness
Ms. Smart is the coding supervisor for Sunny Valley Hospital. She is organizing a coding training on ICD-10-PCS. She is reviewing the ICD-10-PCS Code Manual for a code for a robotic-assisted procedure completed on the arm via an open incision. What code she should use in addition to the code for the procedure being coded.
What will be an ideal response?