A patient is admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice, nausea and vomiting, hepatomegaly, and abnormal liver function studies. Serologic testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?

The home care nurse visits a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis and ascites.  What teaching does the nurse provide to the patient on dietary instructions?

A patient complains of excessive weight loss and anorexia.  Laboratory studies show that he is anemic.  Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma is suspected. A liver  biopsy is performed at the bedside.  What intervention will be expected after the procedure?

The nurse is caring for a client with a resolved intestinal obstruction who has a nasogastric tube in place.  The client has tolerated the tube being clamped for 1 hour.  The physician has now ordered the nasogastric tube to be removed.  What assessment assists the nurse in determining and evaluating whether this client is ready for the nasogastric tube to be removed?

A client’s screening colonoscopy revealed the presence of numerous polyps in the large bowel. What principle should guide the subsequent treatment of this client’s health problem?

One possible mutation within the lac operon is the mutation of the operator. When this happens, the repressor is unable to bind to the operator. How will this affect transcription?

Determine the corresponding mRNA sequence produced in transcription given that the sequence provided is the non-template strand: 5’-AGCATACAGCAGACCGTTGAA-3’

The following DNA strand is used as a template for transcription: 3’ CGTAGGAATA ‘5 What is the corresponding RNA strand that will be produced?

A new protein is discovered by Julian. Julian notes this protein binds several thousand base pairs upstream of the Gene 1, and when it binds it decreases the transcription rate of Gene 1. What is the most possible identification of this protein?

The regulatory gene of a negative repressible operon encodes a _____ which requires a _____ in order to turn transcription OFF.