A patient who has portal system encephalopathy is receiving Neomycin (neomycin sulfate). Which manifestation would indicate to the nurse that the patient's condition is improving?
1. An increase in the potassium level
2. Asterixis
3. Relief of jaundice
4. Increased level of consciousness
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Rationale 1: Neomycin (neomycin sulfate) causes diarrhea, which reduces potassium and does not lead to hyperkalemia.
Rationale 2: Asterixis is a hand flap and is a sign of portal encephalopathy, which should abate with administration of Neomycin (neomycin sulfate).
Rationale 3: Neomycin does not improve jaundice.
Rationale 4: The patient experiencing portal encephalopathy will have decreased judgment, confusion, disorientation, and incoherence related to a high level of ammonia in the blood.
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