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

A 63-year-old client with cirrhosis is telling the nurse about his extreme fatigue that he must work around every day. Which intervention could the nurse suggest that would best help in this situation?

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

A nurse is caring for a client just admitted with esophageal varices. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority?

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 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?

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

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 is suffering from fluid overload due to a history of severe liver disease. Which of the following interventions would be the highest priority for this client?

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