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The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.  Which statement by the client most concerns the nurse?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.  Which statement by the client most concerns the nurse?

The nurse cares for clients on an organ transplant unit.  Which places the client at greatest risk for development of malignancies?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis.  Which assessment should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?

The nurse (RN) explains to the graduate nurse (GN) the transjuglar intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) procedure.  Which statement by the GN indicates an understanding of the procedure?

Which organ is transplanted most often?

Which organ is transplanted most often?

The nurse cares for a client who has advanced cirrhosis.  The nurse administers lactulose (Cephulac).  Which finding by the nurse indicates that the medication is effective?

Which organ is transplanted most often?

The nurse reviews laboratory test results of a client diagnosed with liver disease.  The nurse observes yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera.  Which laboratory result will the nurse expect?