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WorksheetsCare of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 2mins
The liver receives its blood supply from two sources. One of these sources is called the _______________, which is a vessel network that delivers blood ___________ in nutrients but ______ in oxygen.
hepatic artery, low, high
hepatic portal vein, high, low
hepatic portal vein, high, low
hepatic vein, low, high
The patient with advanced cirrhosis asks why his abdomen is so swollen. The nurse's best response is based on the knowledge that:
a lack of clotting factors promotes the collection of blood in the abdominal cavity
portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia cause fluid shift into the peritoneal space
decreased peristalsis in the GI tract contributes to gas formation and distention of the bowel
decreased peristalsis in the GI tract contributes to gas formation and distention of the bowel
The health care provider orders lactulose for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse will monitor for effectiveness of this medication for this pt by assessing what?
relief of constipation
relief of constipation
relief of abdominal pain
decreased ammonia levels
It is the procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Lumbar puncture
Lumbar puncture
The _____ produces bile and is stored in the _________.
Pancreas, gallbladder
Gallbladder, pancreas
Stomach, gallbladder
Liver, gallbladder
