A client who had a liver transplant 4 days ago has developed a fever and decreased biliary tube drainage. The nurse anticipates an order for the client to have a
A) liver biopsy.
B) set of blood cultures.
C) ultrasound.
D) white blood cell count.

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This client is most likely experiencing rejection. The diagnosis of rejection is made with a liver biopsy. Blood cultures and the white blood cell count would be more helpful in the diagnosis of infection.

A Client Who Had a Liver Transplant 4 Days Ago