Mr. Dorsey, a 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol-ind…
Mr. Dorsey, a 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol-induced cirrhosis, is admitted with increasing abdominal girth, confusion, and jaundice. His labs are: Ammonia: 122 mcg/dL (↑) INR: 2.1 (↑) AST: 178 U/L (↑), ALT: 105 U/L (↑) Albumin: 2.3 g/dL (↓) Sodium: 130 mEq/L (↓) Potassium: 3.2 mEq/L (↓) Vitals: BP 96/58, HR 102, RR 22, Temp 98.9°F, SpO₂ 94% Which of the following assessment findings indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of cirrhosis and should be addressed first?
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You decide that Amina may be dealing with a depressive disorder, and want to administer a test to her to confirm your opinion, and also to have something concrete to discuss with her in session. Which is the most important factor to consider when choosing an assessment:
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