The nurse is assisting with the admission of a known intravenous drug abuser to a medical unit. In addition to drug abuse, which disorder in the patient's history is most consistent with a diagnosis of hepatitis?

a. Jaundice
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Bowel obstruction
d. Chronic headaches


ANS: A
Jaundice is a symptom of hepatitis. D. Headaches can be associated with many disorders and are not specific to hepatitis. B. C. Diabetes and bowel obstruction are not associated with hepatitis.

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