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A client with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which assessment provides the nurse with the best information to evaluate the client's therapeutic response to the medication?

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Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia in hepatic encephalopathy, so monitoring serum ammonia and electrolytes (due to laxative effects) best evaluates response. Glucose, stool, and hepatic enzymes are less direct indicators.

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