While Assessing a Patient Admitted with Acute Hepatic Dysfunction,the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient admitted with acute hepatic dysfunction,the nurse notes abnormal involuntary movements of the patient's hands.How should the nurse document this finding?

• A)As seizure activity
• B)As asterixis
• C)As decorticate posturing
• D)As hyperreflexia

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