A client with liver failure is diagnosed with cirrhosis. What is the nurse's understanding of the primary dysfunction related to this condition?
A) Fatty deposits lead to thrombi and obstructed blood flow.
B) Fatty deposits lead to impaired metabolism and malnutrition.
C) Fibrosis leads to constriction and increased vessel pressures.
D) Fibrosis leads to impaired absorption of electrolytes and acid-base dysfunction.
C) Fibrosis leads to constriction and increased vessel pressures.
Explanation: A) Cirrhosis is more serious than fatty liver. Fatty liver causes fatty deposits in the liver leading to impaired metabolism of liver function. However, in cirrhosis, fatty deposits are replaced with scar tissue, which leads to constriction and hardening of the hepatic vessels and increased vessel pressures (portal hypertension). Fatty deposits in the liver do not lead to thrombi. Although fibrosis impairs hepatic metabolism, it does not directly impair absorption of electrolytes.
B) Cirrhosis is more serious than fatty liver. Fatty liver causes fatty deposits in the liver leading to impaired metabolism of liver function. However, in cirrhosis, fatty deposits are replaced with scar tissue, which leads to constriction and hardening of the hepatic vessels and increased vessel pressures (portal hypertension). Fatty deposits in the liver do not lead to thrombi. Although fibrosis impairs hepatic metabolism, it does not directly impair absorption of electrolytes.
C) Cirrhosis is more serious than fatty liver. Fatty liver causes fatty deposits in the liver leading to impaired metabolism of liver function. However, in cirrhosis, fatty deposits are replaced with scar tissue, which leads to constriction and hardening of the hepatic vessels and increased vessel pressures (portal hypertension). Fatty deposits in the liver do not lead to thrombi. Although fibrosis impairs hepatic metabolism, it does not directly impair absorption of electrolytes.
D) Cirrhosis is more serious than fatty liver. Fatty liver causes fatty deposits in the liver leading to impaired metabolism of liver function. However, in cirrhosis, fatty deposits are replaced with scar tissue, which leads to constriction and hardening of the hepatic vessels and increased vessel pressures (portal hypertension). Fatty deposits in the liver do not lead to thrombi. Although fibrosis impairs hepatic metabolism, it does not directly impair absorption of electrolytes.
You might also like to view...
The nurse takes into consideration that the most common congenital heart defect is the ____________ ____________ defect
ANS:
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspicious lesion on the client's head. The lesion is sore and resembles basal cell carcinoma. Which client finding is a risk factor for developing skin cancer?
A) The client is a 2 pack/day cigarette smoker. B) The client has androgenetic alopecia. C) The client frequently works wearing hats. D) The client has a history of cystic acne.
A client states, "I can't take the morphine now because I might need it later when the pain gets worse." Which of these responses by the nurse would be BEST?
a. "If you're afraid of becoming addicted, don't worry. The dose can be increased if that happens." b. "I'm not going to stand here and let you suffer. You need to take the medication." c. "The dose of morphine can safely be in-creased if the effects lessen over time. There's no need for you to suffer now." d. "You're in charge of your pain management."
Volunteering to serve on a church committee organized to improve the health outcomes of local elementary school children would fall within which Circle?
A. First B. Second C. Third D. Core