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A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver.

Exhibits

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow-up? Select all that apply.

Temperature

Bilirubin

Blood pressure

Scattered ecchymosis on the upper limbs

Ammonia level

Abdominal girth

Asterixis

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,E,G

A. Temperature (96.9°F / 36°C) – Mild hypothermia, but not immediately life-threatening; does not require immediate follow-up.

B. Bilirubin (6.2 mg/dL) – Significantly elevated and indicates worsening liver function, but this is expected in cirrhosis and does not require immediate action unless accompanied by signs of acute liver failure.

C. Blood pressure (82/58 mm Hg) – Requires immediate follow-up as this indicates hypotension, which can be due to complications like sepsis, hepatorenal syndrome, or third-spacing from ascites.

D. Scattered ecchymosis – Indicates coagulopathy, which is common in cirrhosis; important but not immediately life-threatening unless active bleeding is present.

E. Ammonia level (78 mcg/dL) – Requires immediate follow-up. This is markedly elevated and correlates with hepatic encephalopathy, especially in the presence of neurologic symptoms.

F. Abdominal girth increase – Suggests worsening ascites; needs management but not as urgent as hemodynamic instability or encephalopathy signs.

G. Asterixis (flapping tremor) – Requires immediate follow-up. This is a classic sign of hepatic encephalopathy, which can progress rapidly and lead to coma if untreated.

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A. Instruct the client to deep breathe every 4 hr. B. Hyperextend the client's neck. C. Place the head of the client's bed in the flat position. D. Check the client's voice every 2 hr.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Deep breathing is important, but it should be encouraged more frequently than every 4 hours to prevent respiratory complications.
B. Hyperextending the client's neck is contraindicated after a thyroidectomy as it can cause tension on the surgical site and disrupt healing.
C. The head of the bed should be elevated, not flat, to reduce swelling and promote comfort.
D. Monitoring the client’s voice frequently helps detect early signs of recurrent laryngeal nerve damage, which can cause hoarseness or airway obstruction after thyroid surgery.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver.

Exhibits

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow-up? Select all that apply.