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 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.

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 caring for a client with severe liver cirrhosis. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a cirrhotic client with jaundice. Which of the following is a nursing priority?

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

A nurse is caring for a client being tested for cirrhosis. Which lab panel does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this client?

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

The nurse receives report on four clients and starts to read through their charts and symptoms. The nurse knows that which of the following is the priority to see first?

A client presents to the emergency department with active bleeding from esophageal varices. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?