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joe

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing hepatocellular failure. Which finding best indicates that the patient is developing ascites?
 
  1. accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
  2. jaundiced skin
  3. ecchymosis
  4. upper-right-quadrant pain

Question 2

A patient with hepatitis is receiving interferon alpha. Which manifestation indicates that the patient is experiencing an untoward effect of this medication?
 
  1. jaundice
  2. flulike syndrome
  3. gallbladder pain
  4. clay-colored stools


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Ascites is the accumulation of the fluid in the abdomen and is a result of hepatocellular failure. Jaundice is manifested as yellow-tinged skin and is the result of hepatic disorders. The patient experiencing hepatic problems might have bleeding and bruising due to inadequate vitamin K. Obstructed biliary flow could be the cause of upper-right-quadrant pain.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
The patient who is receiving interferon alpha may experience flulike symptoms such as fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, and chills. Jaundice is characterized by yellow-tinged skin as a result of hepatitis. Gallbladder pain is the result of stones in the gallbladder. Clay-coloreds stool are associated with liver or biliary disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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