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:

Mimic

Imitation of someone or something, often to entertain or to learn.

Depressants

Drugs that slow activity in the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.

Slow Down

A decrease in speed or rate, often advised as a strategy to reduce stress or increase accuracy in tasks.