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A nurse cares for a client who has obstructive jaundice. The client asks, “Why is my skin so itchy?” How should the nurse respond?

A young adult contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient’s illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal

The nurse will ask a patient being admitted with acute pancreatitis specifically about a history of

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a paracentesis 1 hour ago. Which assessment finding requires action by the nurse?

A nurse assesses clients at a community health fair. Which client is at greatest risk for the development of hepatitis B?

After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right forearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient in the outpatient clinic is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed for a patient with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) when the patient makes which statement?

Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider about a patient who received a liver transplant 1 week ago?

The nurse is caring for four clients with chronic kidney disease. Which client should the nurse assess first upon initial rounding?