A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurses assessment reveals that the patient exhibits episodes of confusion, is difficult to arouse from sleep and has rigid extremities. Based
On these clinical findings, the nurse should document what stage of hepatic encephalopathy?

A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4