A Client with Cirrhosis of the Liver Asks the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client with cirrhosis of the liver asks the nurse why the liver is so important to bodily function.How can the nurse respond most accurately?
Select all that apply.

• A)The liver helps the body synthesize bile."
• B)The liver helps the body synthesize plasma proteins."
• C)The liver helps the body retain ammonia."
• D)The liver synthesizes glucose for use by the body."
• E)The liver synthesizes clotting factors."

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