Question

while assessing a client with liver cirrhosis, the nurse observes that the client has asterixis. what is the reason for this condition of the client?
osteoporosis
iron overload
coagulopathy
encephalopathy
question 2 (2 points) ✓ saved
which disorder of the large intestine may require laparoscopic surgery to unwind the intestine?
volvulus
appendicitis
hemorrhoids
diverticular disease
question 3 (2 points) ✓ saved
which is a common risk factor that leads one susceptible to forming gallstones?
estrogen level
obesity
oral contraceptives
liver enzymes
all of the above

Explanation:

1. Asterixis in liver - cirrhosis patients is due to encephalopathy. It is a neurological manifestation related to liver - related metabolic disturbances affecting the brain.
2. Volvulus is a condition where the intestine twists on itself, and laparoscopic surgery may be used to unwind it.
3. High estrogen levels (from natural sources or oral contraceptives), obesity, and abnormal liver enzymes can all contribute to gallstone formation.

Answer:

1. Encephalopathy
2. Volvulus
3. All of the above