Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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An 18-year-old female has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which of the following assessment findings indicates that she is in the icteric stage of hepatitis?
  1. Flu-like symptoms
  2. Increased energy levels
  3. Pruritus.
  4. Serum bilirubin and enzymes are elevated
Explanation
Answer - C - Pruritus, jaundice, brown-colored urine, and lighter-colored stools are usually manifested during the icteric stage of hepatitis. Options A and D are usually seen during the pre-icteric stage. Option B is seen during the post-icteric stage.
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