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A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which assessment provides the nurse with the best information to evaluate the patient’s therapeutic response to the drug?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia in hepatic encephalopathy by promoting its excretion. Monitoring serum ammonia and electrolytes (
C) evaluates efficacy. Stool changes (
A) are expected but not specific. Glucose (
B) is unrelated. Hepatic enzymes (
D) assess liver damage, not lactulose response.

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