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NURS 414 Final Exam Test The physician orders Lactulose 30 mL by mouth per day for a client with cirrhosis. What finding below demonstrates the medication is working effectively? A. Improvement in level of consciousness B. Presence of asterixis C. Decreased albumin levels D. Absence of fruity breath A. Improvement in level of consciousness A patient with cirrhosis may experience a complication called hepatic encephalopathy. This will cause the patient to become confused (they ma...

Week 1 Pathopyhsiology 1 out of 1 points 55-year-old male has swelling of the feet. Which of the following aided in development of swelling? Selected Answer: Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which of the following disorders is manifested primarily in males? Selected Answer: Question 3 1 out of 1 points In teaching a patient with cirrhosis, which information should the nurse include regarding cholesterol? Selected Answer: carry oxygen. Question 4 1 out of 1 poi...