A Patient Has Been Admitted with Acute Liver Failure

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with acute liver failure.Which interventions would the nurse expect as part of the interprofessional collaborative management plan?

• A) Benzodiazepines for agitation
• B) Pulse oximetry and serial arterial blood gas measurements
• C) Insulin drip for hyperglycemia and hyperkalemia
• D) Monitoring electrolyte blood levels
• E) Assessing for signs of cerebral edema
• F) Fever

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