A Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy Has an Increased Ammonia Level

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient with hepatic encephalopathy has an increased ammonia level. Which should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) Lactulose
• B) Rifaximin
• C) Carvedilol
• D) N-acetylcysteine

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