A client diagnosed with cirrhosis has a distended abdomen and 4+ pitting edema to bilateral lower legs upon inspection. What prescription does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe?

A client is being prepared to undergo laboratory and diagnostic testing to confirm the diagnosis of cirrhosis. Which test would the nurse expect to be used to provide definitive confirmation of the disorder?

A morbidly obese client is 2-hours postoperative an open cholecystectomy. What data places the client at highest risk of complications?

A client drinks 20 ounces of wine every day. What subjective assessment finding would most strongly suggest that the client may have developed liver cancer?

The nurse correlates a prolonged prothrombin time to a disorder of which organ?

A client with a history of cirrhosis and portal hypertension reports increased abdominal pain and lightheadedness. Upon assessment, the client’s abdomen is board-like on palpation. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which activity is most important for the nurse to teach a client with esophageal varices to prevent harm from bleeding or hemorrhage?

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Calculate the number of calories provided by one serving of this item.

The stomach has the same epithelial tissue type as the esophagus.