Practice Question
What causes a client with liver cirrhosis to develop ascites?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Decreased albumin
Rationale:
✴️ The liver synthesizes albumin, a major plasma protein responsible for maintaining oncotic (colloid osmotic) pressure.
✴️ In liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage reduces albumin production, leading to hypoalbuminemia.
✴️ Without sufficient albumin, fluid shifts from the blood vessels into the peritoneal cavity, resulting in ascites (abdominal fluid accumulation).
✴️ Additional factors like portal hypertension and aldosterone retention further aggravate fluid buildup.
✴️ Management includes sodium restriction, diuretics (spironolactone), and paracentesis if severe.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4