A previously healthy adult's sudden and precipitous decline in health has been attributed to fulminant hepatic failure, and the patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit
The nurse should be aware that the treatment of choice for this patient is what?
A) IV administration of immune globulins
B) Transfusion of packed red blood cells and fresh-frozen plasma (FFP)
C) Liver transplantation
D) Lobectomy
Ans: C
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Liver transplantation carries the highest potential for the resolution of fulminant hepatic failure. This is preferred over other interventions, such as pharmacologic treatments, transfusions, and surgery.
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