Which Finding Indicates to the Nurse That a Patient's Transjugular

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient's transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placed 3 months ago has been effective?

• A)Increased serum albumin level
• B)Decreased indirect bilirubin level
• C)Improved alertness and orientation
• D)Fewer episodes of bleeding varices

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