After a Patient Has Had a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

question 24

Multiple Choice

After a patient has had a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement, which finding indicates that the procedure has been effective?

• A) Lower indirect bilirubin level
• B) Increase in serum albumin level
• C) Decrease in episodes of variceal bleeding
• D) Improvement in alertness and orientation

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Definitions:

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Cost-Effectiveness

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Job Sample Tests

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