A Nursing Instructor Is Teaching Nursing Students About Cirrhosis of the Liver

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is teaching nursing students about cirrhosis of the liver. Which statements by nursing students about hepatic encephalopathy indicate successful teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "A diet rich in protein will promote hepatic healing."
• B) "This condition results from a rise in serum ammonia, leading to impaired mental functioning."
• C) "In this condition, an excessive amount of serous fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity."
• D) "Neomycin and lactulose are used in the treatment of this condition."
• E) "This condition is caused by the inability of the liver to convert ammonia to urea."

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