A Patient with Acute Hepatic Dysfunction Is Prescribed Lactulose (Cephulac)45

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Multiple Choice

A patient with acute hepatic dysfunction is prescribed lactulose (Cephulac) 45 mL by mouth four times a day.Which findings will the nurse evaluate as indicating the medication is having its desired effect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)The patient's abdominal girth is smaller.
• B)The patient has no more oozing from esophageal varices.
• C)The patient's hemoglobin has increased.
• D)The patient's mentation is clearer.
• E)The patient has had three stools in the last 24 hours.

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