NCLEX-RN
Reduction of Risk Potential RN Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult client with a total bilirubin of 2.1 mg/dL. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Elevated bilirubin (2.1 mg/dL, normal 0.1-1.2) causes itchy skin (
A) and pale stools (
C) due to biliary obstruction or liver dysfunction. Nausea (
B) is less specific, and urine is typically dark, not colorless (
D).
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