10 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices) NCLEX Style Questions

A nurse is caring for a client who just had a liver biopsy due to a history of cirrhosis. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse is reviewing orders on a newly admitted client who has cirrhosis of the liver with various complications. Which of the following orders would the nurse question?

A nurse is caring for a client that just had a paracentesis for ascites. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention at this time?

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following lab values would the nurse NOT expect to see with this disease process?

A nurse is caring for a client that has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings is NOT consistent with this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which assessment finding is NOT consistent with this diagnosis?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client has been prescribed corticosteroids. Which information describes how this drug helps the cirrhotic liver? Select all that apply.

The client is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to educate the client about the procedure?

A nurse receives a client from radiology that just underwent a liver biopsy. Which position should the nurse place the client in to decrease risk of bleeding?

The client needs an IV solution but has both kidney and liver disease. Which IV solution is contraindicated in renal and liver insufficiency?