Exam 59: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hepatic Disorders

The nurse recognizes which complication of liver trauma as the leading cause of death?

Which statement by the family member of a patient who has a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube placed to treat complications of liver disease indicates understanding of this treatment modality?

In providing an educational session regarding hepatitis, the nurse includes information about which types of viral hepatitis that can be prevented with a vaccination? Select all that apply.

The nurse correlates the metabolic alkalosis in the patient diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy to which potential causes? Select all that apply.

The nurse correlates which laboratory result to a diagnosis of liver disease?

Which statement by a new nurse assigned to the infectious disease clinic regarding the incubation period of hepatitis indicates the need for further teaching?

Which assessment data collected by the nurse after a liver biopsy requires the nurse to immediately notify the healthcare provider?

The nurse provides education to a patient who experiences ascites as a result of cirrhosis. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

Which statement by the family member of a patient diagnosed with liver cancer indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis, and monitors for which clinical manifestations of stage 4 hepatic encephalopathy?