A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) following an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and is diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which laboratory finding is consistent with the diagnosis?

A patient has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) for several years. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse of a potential complication from UC?

Which factor is linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A registered nurse (RN) assesses a patient with cirrhosis and finds ascites with pitting edema of the feet and legs. Which factor contributes to edema and ascites in patients with cirrhosis?

During a workshop, a pathophysiology instructor is teaching a group of students about hypothyroidism. Which statement identifies why hypothyroidism is rarely seen in the U.S. (United States)?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which response best explains the etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

A patient has recently undergone major abdominal surgery. Identify a sequela that can result from prolonged bed rest after a surgical procedure.

A man, diagnosed with alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis, presents to his healthcare provider for treatment. The nurse notes that his skin and sclera are jaundiced. While reviewing his laboratory data, the nurse should expect to find a serum bilirubin level and a serum bilirubin level.

When analyzing laboratory values, for a patient diagnosed with Graves' disease, the nurse would expect to find a

Which assessment findings would alert the nurse to the presence of a cerebellar brain attack?

Which manifestations (S&S) alert the nurse to the possibility of pancreatitis in the patient who has elevated serum amylase and lipase levels?