A 62-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening with a diagnosis of cirrhosis. When planning the woman's care, what desired outcome should the nurse identify?
A) Patient will remain on bed rest and remain free of the complications of immobility.
B) Patient will resume normal activity levels within 72 hours of admission.
C) Patient will express an understanding of the importance of early ambulation.
D) Patient will become independent with activities of daily living by day 5 of admission.
Question 2
A 42-year-old woman was diagnosed with herpes simplex and underwent treatment. However, the woman has been admitted through the emergency department (ED) with signs and symptoms of fulminant liver failure.
The nurse in the ED should recognize which of the following characteristics of this patient and her health history?
A) The woman has likely been infected with hepatitis C without her knowledge.
B) IV drug use or unsafe sexual practices likely contributed to her liver disease.
C) Alcohol use has likely contributed to the course of the woman's illness.
D) Prior to this current illness, the woman was likely in good health.
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