The Nurse Assesses Asterixis While Monitoring the Blood Pressure of a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses asterixis while monitoring the blood pressure of a client with viral hepatitis. The nurse would interpret this finding as an indication of

• A) fluid volume deficit.
• B) hepatic encephalopathy.
• C) impending seizure.
• D) increased bleeding tendency.

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Definitions:

Male Sex Hormones

Hormones, like testosterone, that are involved in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.

Urethra

Tubular structure that receives urine from the bladder and carries it to the outside of the body.

Vas Deferens

A long, muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in preparation for ejaculation.

Seminiferous Tubule

Long, coiled structure contained within chambers of the testis, where sperm are produced.