The nurse is admitting a client with liver disease who presents with dyspnea, weight gain and abdominal distention. Which order would the nurse anticipate?

Check blood glucose every 4 hours

2 gram sodium diet

Bedrest

Insert indwelling urinary catheter

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A) Monitoring blood glucose is more relevant for diabetic care.

B)   A sodium diet is appropriate for managing fluid retention associated with liver disease.
C)   Bedrest may be prescribed but not as specific to the management of fluid retention.
D)   Insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter is not a standard intervention without additional justification.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) Checking blood glucose daily is not directly relevant unless the client also has diabetes.

B) While this can indicate other health issues, it is not specific post-paracentesis advice.
C) A low carbohydrate diet is not typically related to post-paracentesis care unless specified by the healthcare provider for other underlying conditions.
D) Change positions slowly is important to prevent postural hypotension and falls after fluid removal during paracentesis. It prevent dizziness or lightheadedness due to fluid shifts or blood pressure changes after the procedure.

A. "Have your bowel patterns changed?" B. "Have you ever had a blood transfusion?" C. "Where have you traveled recently?" D. "Do you have diabetes?"

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Bowel pattern changes are not typically associated with hepatitis C.

B) Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood transfusions received before widespread screening for the virus.
C) Travel history is not directly relevant to assessing for hepatitis C transmission.

D) While diabetes can be a comorbidity associated with hepatitis C, it is not a primary assessment question for suspected hepatitis C.

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