The Nurse Will Plan to Monitor a Patient with an Obstructed

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse will plan to monitor a patient with an obstructed common bile duct for

• A) melena.
• B) steatorrhea.
• C) decreased serum cholesterol levels.
• D) increased serum indirect bilirubin levels.

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