A nurse cares for a client with alcoholic hepatitis. Which early manifestations of liver impairment does the nurse recognize on assessment? Select all that apply.
A) Indigestion
B) Jaundice
C) Diffuse abdominal pain
D) Ascites
E) Bleeding impairment
A) Indigestion
C) Diffuse abdominal pain
Explanation: A) Early manifestations of liver impairment may be vague and include indigestion and diffuse abdominal pain.
B) Jaundice, ascites, and bleeding impairments are all late manifestations of liver impairment.
C) Early manifestations of liver impairment may be vague and include indigestion and diffuse abdominal pain.
D) Jaundice, ascites, and bleeding impairments are all late manifestations of liver impairment.
E) Jaundice, ascites, and bleeding impairments are all late manifestations of liver impairment.
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