The nurse would counsel a client that the portosystemic shunt will
a. eliminate the danger of hepatic failure.
b. reduce ascites.
c. reduce portal hypertension only.
d. reverse effects of cirrhosis.
C
The portosystemic shunt is a last resort when other remedies have not been effective. The surgery reduces the portal hypertension and then reduces the varices only. The surgery does nothing for cirrhosis or ascites. The hope is that enough blood flow to the liver will remain present to stave off hepatic failure, but this is considered a palliative therapy.
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