A High Ammonia Level Contributes to Hepatic Encephalopathy

question 26

Multiple Choice

A high ammonia level contributes to hepatic encephalopathy.As this level increases,the nursing implementation that needs to be added to the nursing care plan is:

• A) Mouth care
• B) Seizure precautions
• C) Oxygen saturation monitoring
• D) Intake and output

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Definitions:

Isotope

Variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number, but share the same number of protons.

Electrons

Negatively charged particles within atoms, essential for conducting electricity in solid materials.

Iron

A metal element with the symbol Fe, known for its magnetic properties and widely used in construction, manufacturing, and biochemistry.

Isotope

Variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number.