A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. While making the initial shift assessment, the nurse notes that the patient has a flapping tremor of the hands. The nurse should document the presence of what sign of liver disease?

A) Asterixis
B) Constructional apraxia
C) Fetor hepaticus
D) Palmar erythema