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Question 31

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In a cirrhotic liver, portal hypertension is the result of

A) increased pressure in the hepatic artery.
B) increased pressure in the portal vein.
C) normal pressure.
D) blood flow through the liver.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Question 32

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Which of these statements by an adult male with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver indicates the greatest need for further education?

A) "I will not eat an 8-oz.steak every night."
B) "I will eat hard candy and drink soft drinks for extra calories."
C) "I will limit my drinking to a glass of wine a few times per week."
D) "I will limit my sodium intake if I develop ascites."

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Question 33

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Which of the following nutrients is not one of the nutrient deficiencies that most frequently upsets red blood cell production?

Nisha has had her gallbladder removed.Which of the following complications may arise?

Where does erythropoiesis take place?

Which of the following individuals is the least likely to develop gallstones?

Veronica Riley-O’Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old) . Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 186 pounds. She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back. She calls her doctor this morning as the pain has intensified. -Which of the following risk factors puts Veronica at risk for gallstones?

Typical drug therapy used to treat cirrhosis includes

All of the following are symptoms of hepatitis except

The roles of the liver include which of the following?

All of the following are consequences of metabolic disorders that can cause cirrhosis except

Which of the following herbal remedies is reported to cause hepatitis?

A diet plan for a malnourished person with hepatitis would be

_____ is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

When signs and symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy appear, the nurse should anticipate

A client with a fatty liver is at risk for developing:

Which of the following findings would be unexpected in a client with cirrhosis?

Where does the synthesis of erythropoietin occur?

Normal values for serum albumin are

Case Studies Karen Bauman is a 27 year old employed in the cosmetic and fashion industry.Lately, she has reported feeling fatigued.But, she feels her long hours and hectic schedule are the main contributors.Her past medical history includes type 1 diabetes.She returns to her doctor due to abnormal lab results from her last physical. -Karen is surprised to be diagnosed with fatty liver disease.Which laboratory value would you expect to be elevated?