A client is suspected of having hepatitis. Which diagnostic test result will assist in confirming this diagnosis?
a- Elevated hemoglobin level
b- Elevated serum bilirubin level
c- Elevated blood urea nitrogen level
d- Decreased erythrocycle sedimentation rate
Answer B.
Laboratory indicators of hepatitis include elevated liver enzyme levels, elevated serum bilirubin levels, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates, and leukopenia.
An elevated blood urea nitrogen level may indicate renal dysfunction.
A hemoglobin level is unrelated to this diagnosis.
a- Elevated hemoglobin level
b- Elevated serum bilirubin level
c- Elevated blood urea nitrogen level
d- Decreased erythrocycle sedimentation rate
Answer B.
Laboratory indicators of hepatitis include elevated liver enzyme levels, elevated serum bilirubin levels, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates, and leukopenia.
An elevated blood urea nitrogen level may indicate renal dysfunction.
A hemoglobin level is unrelated to this diagnosis.
