A patient with a diagnosis of hepatitis C is being treated in the medical unit of the hospital and has experienced a downward trend in albumin levels. In light of this diagnostic finding, what assessments should the nurse prioritize?
A) Assessment of the patient's integumentary system and assessment for skin breakdown on dependent surfaces
B) Assessment of the patient's fluid balance and assessment for third-spacing and edema
C) Assessment of the patient's urine output, creatinine levels, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
D) Assessment for signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
Question 2
A patient with a diagnosis of HIV exhibits a decreased level of T lymphocytes. What consequence does this state present for this patient?
A) The patient will be incapable of mounting a response to allergens.
B) The patient is particularly susceptible to infection.
C) The patient has diminished oxygen-carrying capacity.
D) The patient will be unable to maintain hemostasis.
Hepatitis C
(a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ...
Tumor marker analysis of a patient undergoing therapy, who (1) after surgery had residual disease ...
(a) Chicken pox vesicles. (b) Chicken pox on back of young patient.
Levels of hepatitis A antigens and antibody after infection.
Hepatitis C virion structure.