NCLEX-RN
Gastrointestinal NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver who is receiving lactulose. Which of the following findings indicate a therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion, improving hepatic encephalopathy and thus increasing level of consciousness. Increased liver enzymes, decreased urinary calcium, and increased gastric pH are not therapeutic outcomes.
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