Steven Morganstein,a 51-year-old male with hepatobiliary disease,is scheduled for surgery.The perioperative nurse,during the preoperative assessment,questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,petechiae,and lethargy and:

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The patient with hepatobiliary disease may have extreme jaundice,urticaria,petechiae,lethargy,and irritability.Depending on the extent of the disease,bleeding and coagulation times may be increased and the platelet count decreased,contributing to intraoperative concerns with achieving hemostasis.

Steven Morganstein,a 51-Year-Old Male with Hepatobiliary Disease,is Scheduled for Surgery