ATI RN
ATI Med Surg N241 Exam Questions
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A client with liver disease presents with the following laboratory results: serum albumin 4.6 g/dL (normal range: 3.5-5.5 g/dL), serum ammonia 62 mcg/dL (normal range: 15-45 mcg/dL), hematocrit 41% (normal range: 37-47%), PT 13 seconds (normal range: 11-12.5 sec). Which assessment findings are consistent with these values?
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Rationale: Asterixis, a flapping tremor of the hands, and confusion are signs of hepatic encephalopathy, which can be associated with elevated serum ammonia levels, as indicated by the lab results.
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