MCSA A client is in hospital after having his gall bladder removed. He has been on long term acetaminophen for pain management as he is unable to take NSAIDS. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse report to the health care provider?

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ALT is a liver enzyme that can indicate liver damage or failure, which can be a side effect of long term acetaminophen use. A BUN of 4.5 mmol/L is within normal range, platelets of 250 x 10-9 are also within normal range, and an Hgb of 12.4 g/L may be slightly low but not a cause for concern in this case.

MCSA a Client Is in Hospital After Having His Gall