The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Complains of Jaundice

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who complains of jaundice and pruritus. The healthcare provider suspects that the client has liver disease. What modifiable risk factor for cirrhosis of the liver might the nurse see in the client's history?

• A)Smokes two packs of cigarettes per day
• B)Drinks a six-pack of beer each evening
• C)History of occupational exposure to hepatic toxins
• D)Family history of fatty liver disease

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