A client with a history of excessive alcohol use develops hepatic portal hypertension

and an elevated serum aldosterone level. For which complications should the nurse

assess this client?

1

2

4

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver. For

which assessment signs of hepatic encephalopathy should the nurse assess this

client? Select all that apply.

2

Increased cholesterol

3

Brown-colored stools

Correct4

Flapping hand tremors

Correct5

Musty, sweet breath odor

An accumulation of nitrogenous wastes affects the central nervous system, causing mental confusion. An

accumulation of nitrogenous wastes in hepatic encephalopathy affects the nervous system. Flapping

tremors and generalized twitching occur in the second and third stages, respectively. Fetor hepaticus is

the musty, sweet odor of the client’s breath. Increased cholesterol levels are not necessarily present.

Stool is often clay-colored because of lack of bile caused by biliary obstruction.

A nurse is caring for a client with hepatic encephalopathy and ascites. Which