The Nurse Notes on a Client's Chart a Report Revealing

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes on a client's chart a report revealing unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. The nurse explains the presence of unconjugated bilirubin indicates

• A) a decreased amount of red cells are being destroyed.
• B) biliary obstruction is preventing blood flow through the liver.
• C) conjugated bilirubin must be converted to unconjugated bilirubin in the liver.
• D) the kidneys are not converting unconjugated to conjugated bilirubin.

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear with the inner ear, important for transmitting sound vibrations.

Stirrup

A small bone in the middle ear, also known as the stapes, that plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Inner Ear

The inner ear is the internal part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, which are essential for hearing and balance.

Outer Ear

The external portion of the ear, including the pinna and the ear canal, which collects sound and directs it towards the middle and inner ear.