A High Ammonia Level Contributes to Hepatic Encephalopathy

question 26

Multiple Choice

A high ammonia level contributes to hepatic encephalopathy.As this level increases,the nursing implementation that needs to be added to the nursing care plan is:

• A) Mouth care
• B) Seizure precautions
• C) Oxygen saturation monitoring
• D) Intake and output

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Definitions:

Instrumental Learning

Also known as operant conditioning, it is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Biological Predispositions

Innate tendencies or propensities intrinsic to an individual's biology that may influence behaviors, traits, or disease vulnerabilities.

Learning Association

A process by which two pieces of information, or a behavior and a response, become linked in the mind or behavior of an individual.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.