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Point “R” is _________ to point “S” (what direction)  

Point “X” is _________ to point “Y” (what direction)  

The health care provider has determined that a client has contracted hepatitis A based on flu-like symptoms and jaundice. Which statement made by the client supports this medical diagnosis?

Immediately following a liver biopsy, the patient becomes dyspneic, the pulse increases to 100, and no breath sounds can be heard on the affected side.  What should the nurse suspect?

Because vitamin K is malabsorbed in the presence of obstructive biliary disease, which of the following laboratory values would be elevated?

A family member of a patient asks the nurse about the protein-restricted diet ordered because of advanced liver disease with hepatic encephalopathy.  What statement by the nurse would best explain the purpose of the diet?

A patient has advanced cirrhosis of the liver with an acute exacerbation of hepatic encephalopathy.  What type food might be limited in his diet?

The nurse is conducting health screening for osteoporosis.  Which client is at greatest risk of developing this disorder?

A client who is at risk for developing osteoporosis asks what can be done to decrease the risk of actually developing the disease. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this client?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking calcium for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which statements will the nurse include when educating the client about this medication? Select all that apply.