A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with acute cholecys…

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with acute cholecystitis. On the second day of admission, the patient reports their “urine looks like coca cola” and their stool appears “pale.” Laboratory results show a bilirubin of 4.2 mg/dL (reference range 0.3–1.2 mg/dL). Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?  

A patient with a history of Chron’s disease has undergone a…

A patient with a history of Chron’s disease has undergone a terminal ileum resection. The provider prescribes cyanocobalamin. The patient asks the nurse, “Why can’t I just take a B12 vitamin by mouth like I used to?” Which response by the nurse best explains the rationale?