The client has chronic alcoholism. Which lab test is most important for the nurse to evaluate?
1. Liver function test
2. Complete blood count
3. White blood count
4. Stool for occult blood
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Liver function test should be evaluated by the nurse, because the organ most affected by chronic alcohol abuse is the liver.
Rationale 2: Complete blood count, white blood count, and blood in stool can be affected by alcoholism, but these are not the most important tests.
Rationale 3: Complete blood count, white blood count, and blood in stool can be affected by alcoholism, but these are not the most important tests.
Rationale 4: Complete blood count, white blood count, and blood in stool can be affected by alcoholism, but these are not the most important tests.
Global Rationale: Liver function test should be evaluated by the nurse, because the organ most affected by chronic alcohol abuse is the liver. Complete blood count, white blood count, and blood in stool can be affected by alcoholism, but these are not the most important tests.
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