A nurse is assessing a client who has a magnesium level of 4.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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A. Monitor for abdominal ascites - Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis due to portal hypertension and decreased albumin production. Monitoring for abdominal distention and fluid

accumulation is essential for assessing the progression of cirrhosis and implementing appropriate interventions.

B. Implement a low-carbohydrate diet - While dietary modifications may be necessary for clients with cirrhosis, such as reducing sodium intake, implementing a low-carbohydrate diet is not typically a primary intervention for cirrhosis.

C. Review serum amylase levels - Serum amylase levels are typically assessed to diagnose pancreatitis, which is not directly related to cirrhosis unless complications such as alcoholic pancreatitis are present.

D. Place warm compresses on areas of pruritus - Pruritus (itching) is a common symptom of liver disease, including cirrhosis, due to bile salt accumulation. While warm compresses may provide

temporary relief, they do not address the underlying cause of pruritus in cirrhosis.

A. Failure to engraft is characterized by the absence of new bone marrow cell growth, leading to persistent low blood counts. It does not typically present with skin peeling or desquamation.

B. Veno-occlusive disease primarily affects the liver and presents with symptoms such as weight gain, hepatomegaly, and jaundice. Skin desquamation is not a common manifestation of this complication.

C. Graft-versus-host disease commonly affects the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract, with early signs including rash and desquamation of the hands and feet. This finding is a hallmark indication of this complication following a bone marrow transplant.

D. Pancytopenia involves a reduction in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, leading to fatigue, infection risk, and bleeding. It does not typically cause skin peeling.