Considerations when the nurse plans for nutritional needs of a client in liver failure include all except:
a. fatigue and anorexia.
b. ascites and abdominal pain.
c. hypometabolic state and anabolism.
d. fat malabsorption and reduced nutrient storage.
Question 2
An intervention to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy in a client with liver failure is:
a. to decrease protein intake.
b. to increase kcaloric intake to meet increased energy needs.
c. to hydrate well with 2000-3000 milliliters of intravenous solutions/24 hours.
d. to provide oxygen and administer calcium channel blockers to lower hypertension.