A patient is admitted with acute hepatic failure. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
1. hypertension
2. dry cough
3. ascites, prolonged PT
4. thirst and low urine output
3
Rationale: Acute hepatic failure impacts a variety of body systems. Within the gastrointestinal system, assessment findings would include nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, anorexia, and ascites. Within the hematologic system, assessment findings would include impaired coagulation with a prolonged PT. Hypotension is a cardiovascular effect of acute hepatic failure and not hypertension. Crackles and tachypnea are respiratory effects of acute hepatic failure and not a dry cough. Thirst and a low urine output are not documented effects of acute hepatic failure on any major body system.
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