In Teaching a Patient with Cirrhosis,which Information Should the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

In teaching a patient with cirrhosis,which information should the nurse include regarding cholesterol?

• A) Cholesterol decreases the membrane fluidity of the erythrocyte, which reduces its ability to carry oxygen.
• B) Cholesterol decreases the membrane fluidity of erythrocytes, which reduces its ability to carry hemoglobin.
• C) Cholesterol increases the membrane fluidity of erythrocytes, which allows binding of excess glucose.
• D) Cholesterol increases the membrane fluidity of erythrocytes, which prolongs its life span beyond 120 days.

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