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geodog55

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A patient is being evaluated for liver disease. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect to be conducted for this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. serum sodium
  2. serum potassium
  3. alkaline phosphatase
  4. alanine aminotransferase
  5. aspartate aminotransferase

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with liver disease. What nutritional issues should the nurse expect this patient to exhibit?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. alteration in fat metabolism
  2. increase in glucose utilization
  3. reduction in fat-soluble vitamins
  4. lower amount of bile being stored
  5. change in production of red blood cells


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Alkaline phosphatase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 42 to 136 units/L. Alanine aminotransferase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 10 to 35 units/L. Aspartate aminotransferase is a laboratory test specific for liver function. Normal levels range from 8 to 38 units/L. Serum sodium and serum potassium are not laboratory tests specific for liver function.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
The liver synthesizes fats from carbohydrates and proteins to be used for energy or stored as adipose tissue, stores fat-soluble vitamins, and stores iron as ferritin, which is released as needed for the production of red blood cells. The liver releases glucose during times of hypoglycemia. The liver secretes but does not store bile.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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