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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Jaundice

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has jaundice due to a gallstone. The patient asks, "What is causing my jaundice?" The nurse would recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause?


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Dendrites

The branch-like structures of neurons that receive messages from other neurons and conduct impulses towards the cell body.

Terminal Buttons

Small structures at the end of a neuron's axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

Neuron's Cell

The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Computational Device

An electronic machine or system, such as a computer, that performs automated calculations or processing of information.

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