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A client diagnosed with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) asks the nurse why diet and exercise changes are being strongly recommended. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? 

An obese male with a history of diabetes and hypertension asks the nurse to explain his laboratory results, which show a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 51 mL/min and elevated serum creatinine levels. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate to address the client’s question? 

Match the following hepatitis type to the characteristic feature.  

An abnormally high accumulation of bilirubin in the blood most commonly results in which condition?

For several years, a single mother of 2 has been averaging 2 to 3 bottles of wine each night and recently has added several ounces of brandy as well. She now has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which physical manifestations of cirrhosis would the nurse expect to find during assessment? Select all that apply. 

A patient with stage 4 chronic kidney disease reports fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. These findings are most likely related to: 

An 86-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of dehydration and hyponatremia after she limited her fluid intake to prevent urinary incontinence. The patient’s most recent laboratory results are suggestive of acute renal injury. How would this patient’s renal injury be categorized?

Which assessment findings would the nurse consider most indicative of acute kidney injury?

Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with malaise, nausea, and yellow sclera. Serology has confirmed a diagnosis of hepatitis A (HAV). What is most appropriate teaching point for this client? 

Both high-turnover and low-turnover renal osteodystrophy, the skeletal complications of chronic kidney disease, are manifested by abnormal _________ and defective bone __________.