You're caring for Betty with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings leads you to suspect hepatic encephalopathy in her?
A. Asterixis
B. Chvostek's sign
C. Trousseau's sign
D. Hepatojugular reflex
Answer: A
Explanation: Asterixis is an early neurologic sign of hepatic encephalopathy elicited by asking the patient to hold her arms stretched out. Asterixis is present if the hands rapidly extend and flex.
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