A Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy Is Being Assessed According to the Adapted

question 52

Multiple Choice

A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient is unable to perform easy mental tests and is awake but inattentive. The patient's speech is difficult to understand. Identify the stage of encephalopathy that has these characteristics.

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Social Experiences

Interactions with others that influence an individual's behavior, beliefs, and feelings.

Genotypic Characteristics

Describes the genetic makeup of an organism and how these genes express themselves in physical and behavioral traits.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can cause congenital anomalies or developmental disorders in a developing fetus.

Birth Defect

A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and may cause physical or mental disabilities.