ATI RN
ATI Med Surg N241 Exam Questions
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The nurse should evaluate results of which laboratory tests while caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver? Select all that apply.
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Rationale: PT is prolonged in cirrhosis due to impaired synthesis of clotting factors by the liver, making it important to monitor for bleeding risk. Serum albumin levels decrease in cirrhosis due to impaired liver function, reflecting the client's nutritional status and liver synthetic function. Elevated serum ammonia levels can indicate hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of cirrhosis characterized by altered mental status. Troponin is not typically evaluated in cirrhosis assessment; it is a cardiac marker used to assess for myocardial infarction. Serum lipase is not typically evaluated in cirrhosis assessment; it is a pancreatic enzyme used to diagnose pancreatitis.
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