A client experiencing hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose
An irate family member asks, "Why in the world would the doctor give my husband something that gives him diarrhea when he is already so sick?" The nurse's response would include that the purpose of the lactulose is to a. change ammonia to urea.
b. eliminate ascites.
c. empty the bowel of protein.
d. reduce fluid retention.
C
Lactulose will empty the bowel of protein content, which is metabolized into ammonia, and will reduce the encephalopathy.
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