ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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The nurse is caring for a client who has late-stage (advanced) cirrhosis. What assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Selectall that apply.)
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Jaundice
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Clay-colored stools
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Icterus
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Acites
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Dark Urine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Physical exam findings suggestive of cirrhosis: Stigmata of chronic liver disease (palmar erythema, vascular spiders) Palpable left lobe of the liver (in the epigastrium) Small liver span (right lobe: normal is approximately 9 cm) Abdominal collaterals (caput medusae)
Detailed explanation-2: -yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) vomiting blood. itchy skin. dark pee and tarry-looking poo. bleeding or bruising easily. swollen legs (oedema) or tummy (ascites) from a build-up of fluid. loss of sex drive (libido)
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