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Tirant22

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A 59-year-old male patient was diagnosed with cirrhosis several years ago.
 
  After years of successful management of his chronic disease, he experienced a constellation of symptoms that eventually resulted in a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). What treatment holds the greatest potential for curing this patient's health problem?
  A) Hepatic lobectomy
  B) Radiotherapy
  C) Liver transplantation
  D) Laser ablation

Question 2

A 60-year-old man is receiving care for cirrhosis on a medical unit. The nurse who is planning his care recognizes the risks of fluid imbalances that accompany this health problem.
 
  Scheduled assessments of this patient's fluid balance should include:
  A) Daily weights and abdominal girth measurements
  B) Asking the patient to track his food intake and estimated sodium intake
  C) Assessing the patient's skin turgor and skin tone each morning
  D) Frequent blood pressure (BP) monitoring and sputum analysis


mariahkathleeen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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