What assessment finding will the nurse of an older adult with liver dysfunction expect to see?
A) Liver function has changed dramatically.
B) Metabolism of medications is delayed primarily by the liver.
C) The liver is enlarged with hard edges.
D) The liver has decreased in size and weight.
Ans: D
Feedback: The most common change in the liver is a decrease in size and weight. Results of liver function test results do not normally change in the elderly. Metabolism of medication is decreased by intestinal absorption, renal excretion, and altered body distribution of fat, as well as a decrease in liver function.
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