NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Gastrointestinal System Questions
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client with cirrhosis. Which intervention should be included in the client’s plan of care?
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Rationale: A. The nurse should prepare to monitor the client’s blood sugar level. The client with cirrhosis may develop insulin resistance. Impaired glucose tolerance is common with cirrhosis, and about 20% to 40% of clients also have diabetes. Hypoglycemia may occur during fasting because of decreased hepatic glycogen reserves and decreased gluconeogenesis. B. The client with cirrhosis would not be NPO but should receive a high-protein diet unless hepatic encephalopathy is present. C. Antibiotics are not part of the treatment plan of cirrhosis because it is not caused by microorganisms. D. The client with cirrhosis requires rest; thus, ambulation should not be encouraged every 4 hours.
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