A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?

Ammonia 55 mcg/dL

Platelets 60,000/mm²

Aspartate aminotransferase 34 units/L

Bilirubin 1.0 mg/dL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A platelet count of 60,000/mm² is below the expected reference range, and the nurse should report this value to the provider. Ammonia, aspartate aminotransferase, and bilirubin values are within expected reference ranges and do not require further reporting.

Other choices are not correct because:

A. Ammonia 55 mcg/dL: Is within the expected reference range and does not require further reporting.

C. Aspartate aminotransferase 34 units/L: Is within the expected reference range and does not require further reporting.

D. Bilirubin 1.0 mg/dL: Is within the expected reference range and does not require further reporting.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Breast self-examinations should be performed monthly, not every other month. This regularity helps with early detection of any changes.

Choice B rationale: Dimpling of the skin on the breasts is not common and can be a sign of breast cancer or other conditions. This statement indicates a misunderstanding.

Choice C rationale: It is indeed common for one breast to be slightly larger than the other. This is a normal variation and not usually a cause for concern.

Choice D rationale: Breast self-examinations should be performed several days after the menstrual period ends, not the day the period begins. This timing helps to reduce the likelihood of hormonal changes affecting breast tissue.

A. Redness around the incision line B. Bruising around the wound C. Serous wound drainage D. Crusting along the incision.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Redness around the incision line. Redness around the incision line indicates inflammation and is a sign of wound infection. Bruising around the wound and crusting along the incision are normal findings in the early postoperative period. Serous wound drainage is a normal finding after surgery and is not an indication of infection.

Other choices are not correct because:

B. Bruising around the wound: This is a normal finding in the early postoperative period.

C. Serous wound drainage: This is a normal finding after surgery and is not an indication of infection.

D. Crustin

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