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A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.". The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of ammonia in the bloodstream. Lactulose works by changing the acidity of the gut, which helps trap ammonia in the colon and prevent it from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

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