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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?