ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which risk factor is the leading cause of cirrhosis?
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metabolic syndrome
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liver cancer
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nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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hepatitis c
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Too much alcohol intake is the most common cause of cirrhosis as liver damage is associated with chronic alcohol consumption.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the leading cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and currently the primary indication for liver transplantation in the United States[1].
Detailed explanation-3: -Variceal hemorrhage is the most lethal complication of cirrhosis[133].
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