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Question 1

A patient with portal hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy is surprised that he is permitted to eat meat for dinner. What should the nurse explain to the patient about protein intake?
◦ It prevents fluid from leaking into the abdomen.
◦ Protein prevents the development of other health problems.
◦ It encourages the liver to heal faster.
◦ Protein cannot be metabolized because of the patient's health problem.

Question 2

A patient with esophageal varices is treated with an esophageal tamponade (Sengstaken-Blakemore) tube. What should be the nurse's priority when caring for this patient?
◦ Keeping a pair of scissors at the bedside at all times
◦ Maintaining the esophageal balloon pressure between 15 and 20 mm Hg
◦ Ensuring that the gastric balloon remains inflated
◦ Keeping the patient sedated and quiet


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