The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Admitted

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice, nausea, and abnormal liver function studies. Serological testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis. Which of the following questions by the nurse is best?

• A)"Is there any history of IV drug use?"
• B)"Are you taking corticosteroids for any reason?"
• C)"Do you use any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?"
• D)"Have you recently travelled to a foreign country?"

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