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50-year-old man with recent onset jaundice

History

A 50-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a history of colon cancer and recent onset of jaundice.

Abdominal tenderness in right upper quadrant. Normal BP (120/80). Jaundice is noted in sclera. Abdomen is distended. Swollen ankles.

Exam

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Authors and Sources

Authors and Reviewers

Heart sounds by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD and David Lieberman, Developer, Virtual Cardiac Patient.
Heart sounds mentorship: W. Proctor Harvey, MD
Reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
Last Update: 12/9/2022

Sources

Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD) Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
Heart Sounds and Murmurs: A Practical Guide with Audio CD-ROM 3rd Edition
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
Barbara A. Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN
How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan

50-year-old man with recent onset jaundice

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