Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and reports bruising and frequent nosebleeds. The nurse should recognize that this client in manifesting which of the following conditions?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Cirrhosis
Rationale:
🔶 Cirrhosis impairs liver function, causing low clotting factors and thrombocytopenia, leading to bruising and bleeding.
🔶 Frequent nosebleeds and bruises are signs of decreased platelet and clotting activity.
🔶 Alcohol use is a major risk factor for cirrhosis development.
🔶 The liver normally synthesizes vitamin K-dependent clotting proteins, which are reduced in cirrhosis.
🔶 These symptoms should prompt evaluation of coagulation labs and liver function.
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