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While liver disease affects all populations, Blacks are not the group most associated with the specific genetic risk factor for cirrhosis.

Asian/Pacific Islanders are more commonly affected by hepatitis B, which can lead to cirrhosis, but not due to this particular genetic variant.

The French population is not the primary ethnic group associated with the highest prevalence of this risk gene.

Abstaining from alcohol is essential to prevent further liver damage in clients with cirrhosis.

Many over-the-counter medications, especially acetaminophen and NSAIDs, can be harmful to the liver and should be avoided or used only under medical supervision.

Small, frequent, balanced meals help manage symptoms and support nutritional needs in clients with cirrhosis.

Gowns and gloves are not necessary for casual contact with a client with hepatitis C and may reinforce unnecessary fear.

Hepatitis A, not hepatitis C, is transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

While offering an update is supportive, it does not address the brother's misunderstanding about how hepatitis C is transmitted.

While this may be true, it doesn't explain why the same dose might now be too much.

Slower digestion is not the main reason for drug toxicity; liver and kidney changes are more relevant.

This is vague and non-specific, and does not educate the client on the physiological changes that occur with aging.

Certain medications can cause liver damage or drug-induced hepatitis, but they do not cause hepatitis A, which is a viral infection.

Hepatitis A is not transmitted through blood transfusions; that risk is associated with hepatitis B and C.

While Epstein-Barr virus affects the liver, it is not linked to co-infection with hepatitis A.

Administering pain medication may mask critical symptoms and delay diagnosis of a serious complication.

Further assessment like percussion may delay emergency care and is not the priority in this scenario.

Vital signs are important but should be done concurrently or after notifying the provider, not before, as the situation is potentially life-threatening.

This meal lacks fiber, which is important in the management of diverticular disease.

While the fruit cup adds some fiber, spaghetti and meat sauce are low-fiber and less ideal.

While beans and salad are high in fiber, they can cause gas and bloating, which may aggravate symptoms during active diverticulitis.

PPIs do not have antibacterial properties and may actually increase bacterial overgrowth by reducing stomach acidity.

PPIs are not indicated for reducing gas or flatulence.

PPIs do not enhance gastric motility; prokinetic agents are used for that purpose.

A positive Murphy sign suggests gallbladder inflammation (e.g., cholecystitis), not Crohn disease.

Hypoactive bowel sounds may be noted in obstruction or paralytic ileus, not typically during Crohn flare-ups.

Abdominal cramping is common, but it typically worsens after meals, not specifically at night.

Regular physical activity, such as biking or walking, promotes bowel regularity and is encouraged in clients with diverticulitis.

A high-fiber diet (once the acute phase resolves) helps prevent constipation and reduce pressure in the colon.

Using proper body mechanics (lifting with legs, not the back) helps prevent increased intra-abdominal pressure, which is beneficial for preventing flare-ups.