In cirrhosis, alterations in blood and lymph flow can lead to what end-organ effect of the liver?
necrosis
Which behavioral finding would the nurse anticipate observing in a patient with cirrhosis who
has hepatic encephalopathy?
personality changes
Which finding is typically associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis?
clinical obesity
Alcoholism is associated with which type of cirrhosis?
Laennec's
The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. What should the nurse monitor as signs of
worsening of the disease? Select all that apply.
Petechiae
Increased appetite
Laryngitis
Increased abdominal girth
Jaundice
petechiae
increased abdominal girth
jaundice
The nurse is assigned to take care of a patient post-cataract surgery. Which medication should
the nurse anticipate being ordered for the patient who has no significant medical history on file?
Laxative or stool softener
, Cataracts may result as a complication of which condition?
diabetes
The nurse is caring for a patient with a cataract. Which symptom may the nurse expect the
patient to have experienced? Select all that apply.
Increased blood pressure
Difficulty with night vision
Blurred vision
Decreased blood pressure
Double vision in one eye
Double vision in one eye
Difficulty with night vision
Blurred vision
What are risk factors for the development of cataracts? Select all that apply.
Advancing age
Male gender
History of blunt trauma
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Advancing age
History of blunt trauma
Hypertension
diabetes mellitus
Which eye drops would be expected for a patient having surgery for cataract removal?
mydriatic drops
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