Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for an adult client with a total bilirubin of 2.1 mg/dL. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C
Rationale
Elevated bilirubin (2.1 mg/dL, normal 0.1-1.2) causes itchy skin (A) and pale stools (C) due to biliary obstruction or liver dysfunction. Nausea (B) is less specific, and urine is typically dark, not colorless (D).