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kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned patient. The serum bilirubin is 2.8 mg/dL. The nurse anticipates that the patient's urine will display which finding?

a. Dark color
b. Low specific gravity
c. Very scant amount
d. Foul odor

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and gastroe-sophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which problem serves as a contraindication for a thrombolytic agent?

a. Uncontrolled hypertension
b. Diabetes
c. Asthma
d. GERD

Juro · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Normal serum bilirubin is 0.1 to 1.2 mg/dL. Jaundice is present at readings above 2.5 mg/dL. The patient who is jaundiced will have dark, tea-colored urine. Specific gravity refers to the concentration of the urine. The amount and odor of urine will not be directly influenced by the bilirubin level.

Answer to Question 2

A
Thrombolytic agents are contraindicated in people with uncontrolled hypertension, GI bleeds, recent intracranial or intraspinal surgery, or aneurysm because of threat of excessive bleeding.