The Nurse Assesses the Patient's Nails and Finds Transverse White

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses the patient's nails and finds transverse white bands that cover the nail except for a narrow zone at the distal tip. Additional physical examination of this patient should include

• A)palpation of the liver.
• B)auscultation for carotid bruits.
• C)inspection for jaundice.
• D)fist percussion of the kidney.
• E)chest percussion.

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