The nurse is caring for a client with biliary cancer. the associated jaundice gets progressively worse. the nurse is most concerned about the potential complication of what symptom?

Bleeding

Explanation:

In the case of biliary cancer, the progressive worsening of the associated jaundice is due to the obstruction of the bile flow.The obstruction of the bile flow further is responsible for the impairment of the absorption of vitamin K, which is a fat-soluble vitamin.Impairment in the absorption of Vitamin k leads to a decrease in the production of prothrombin as it is required for its synthesis. Due to a decrease in prothrombin, there is a further increase in the coagulation time and thus the chances of bleeding increases.