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bclement10

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The earliest clinical manifestation of biliary atresia is
 
  a. Jaundice
  b. Vomiting
  c. Hepatomegaly
  d. Absence of stooling

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What term should be used in the nurse's documentation to describe auscultation of breath sounds that are short, popping, and discontinuous on inspiration?
 
  a. Pleural friction rub
  b. Bronchovesicular sounds
  c. Crackles
  d. Wheeze


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leannegxo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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A Jaundice is the earliest and most striking manifestation of biliary atresia. It is
first observed in the sclera, may be present at birth, but is usually not apparent
until age 2 to 3 weeks.
B Vomiting is not associated with biliary atresia.
C Hepatomegaly and abdominal distention are common but occur later.
D Stools are large and lighter in color than expected because of the lack of bile.

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A A pleural friction rub has a grating, coarse, low-pitched sound.
B Bronchovesicular sounds are auscultated over mainstem bronchi. They are clear,
without any adventitious sounds.
C Crackles are short, popping, discontinuous sounds heard on inspiration.
D Wheezes are musical, high-pitched, predominant sounds heard on expiration.


bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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