Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has cirrhosis?
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Correct Answer:
Elevated ammonia.
Rationale:
🧪 In cirrhosis, the liver's ability to metabolize ammonia into urea is impaired due to hepatocellular damage and fibrosis.
🧪 As a result, ammonia accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to elevated serum ammonia levels, which can contribute to hepatic encephalopathy.
🧪 Signs of elevated ammonia may include confusion, altered mental status, and asterixis (flapping tremor).
🧪 Management often includes lactulose, which helps eliminate ammonia via the stool, and protein restriction in severe cases.
🧪 Monitoring ammonia levels is essential for evaluating neurological risk in clients with liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis.
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This question is from PN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Exam 1 which contains 176 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2023
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