he nurse cares for a client with portal hypertension who is diagnosed with asterixis. Which assessment finding corresponds with the client's diagnosis of asterixis?
A) Muscle tremor and downward flap of the hand
B) Flaccid muscles and upward flexion of the hand
C) Discoloration of the abdominal skin
D) Increased abdominal circumference
A) Muscle tremor and downward flap of the hand
Explanation: A) Asterixis is a muscle tremor that causes the downward flap of the hand when the arm is extended and dorsiflexed at the wrist.
B) Asterixis is a muscle tremor that causes the downward flap of the hand when the arm is extended and dorsiflexed at the wrist. Therefore, flaccid muscles and upward flexion of the hand is not correct.
C) Discoloration of the abdominal skin and increased abdominal circumference do not describe asterixis.
D) Discoloration of the abdominal skin and increased abdominal circumference do not describe asterixis.
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