When Signs and Symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy Appear, the Nurse

question 43

Multiple Choice

When signs and symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy appear, the nurse should anticipate

• A)a moderate-protein diet, spread throughout the day.
• B)a high-protein diet.
• C)the use of agents to slow peristalsis.
• D)a reduction of dietary branched-chain amino acids.

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