Author Question: The earliest clinical manifestation of biliary atresia is a. Jaundice b. Vomiting c. ... (Read 46 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The earliest clinical manifestation of biliary atresia is

a. Jaundice
b. Vomiting
c. Hepatomegaly
d. Absence of stooling

Question 2

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

leannegxo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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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.

Answer to Question 2

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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.