If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver becomes confused and apathetic, he or she may be developing
a. fatty liver.
b. hepatitis D.
c. secondary depression.
d. hepatic encephalopathy.
D
If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver becomes confused and apathetic, he or she may be devel-oping hepatic encephalopathy, as the brain is influenced by compounds that have been absorbed from the intestine and have not been metabolized by the liver. Fatty liver develops first, before progression to cirrhosis. Any form of hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis, but cirrhosis does not cause hepatitis. Depression may cause apathy, but does not usually cause confusion.
You might also like to view...
Which advanced nurse practitioner role is authorized by nurse practice acts, medical practice acts, and allied health laws?
1. Nurse anesthetist 2. Nurse midwife 3. Family nurse practitioner 4. Clinical nurse specialist
The nurse is preparing the client for an amniocentesis. The ultrasound shows the fetus to be positioned as in the picture. At what site would the nurse prep the client for the amniocentesis?
1. A 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
A young mother has accidentally locked her keys in her car with her baby strapped in the car seat. In a panic, the mother summons help from a lock-out service. This action would be considered:
A) stressor. B) adaptation. C) coping. D) appraisal.
Describe your preoperative teaching for F. N. and her family
What will be an ideal response?