ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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A nurse assesses a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which laboratory findings would the nurse expect in clients with thisdisorder? (Select all that apply.)
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Elevated international normalized ratio (INR)
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Elevated serum ammonia
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Elevated prothrombin time (PT)
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Elevated aspartate transaminase
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Decreased serum globulin levels
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cirrhosis can be diagnosed by radiology testing such as computed tomography (CT), ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or via a needle biopsy of the liver. A new imaging technique called elastography, which can be performed with ultrasound or MRI, can also diagnosis cirrhosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -This usually happens because the liver is not making the right amount of blood clotting proteins, so the clotting process takes longer. A high PT usually means that there is serious liver damage or cirrhosis.
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