The nurse is teaching a patient about the effects of liver failure. The nurse knows the patient understands when the patient identifies which manifestations as related to liver failure?
Select all that apply.
1. "My abdomen is becoming very large."
2. "My blood sugar is sometimes too high and sometimes too low."
3. "My left lower leg is red and swollen."
4. "My menstrual cycle has become very irregular."
5. "My skin appears yellow."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Ascites occurs during liver failure due to low oncotic pressure related to a deficiency of serum albumin. The liver's ability to use glycogen is impaired by liver failure, leading to difficulty controlling hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia. Impaired metabolism of steroid hormones interferes with the menstrual cycle. Impaired ability to metabolize and excrete bilirubin leads to a buildup of bilirubin in skin, causing a jaundiced appearance. The patient is describing symptoms of a blood clot. This is not associated with liver failure. Excessive bleeding is associated with liver failure.
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