Ascites
Ascites ( 30 Questions)
Electrolyte imbalances can occur in clients with ascites, but they are not directly related to the symptoms of fatigue and weakness described by the client.
Iron deficiency anemia may be present in clients with chronic liver disease, but it is not the primary cause of the client's fatigue and weakness in this scenario.
Hepatic encephalopathy is a complication of liver disease, but it typically presents with neurological symptoms such as confusion, altered mental status, and behavior changes, not fatigue and weakness.
This statement is correct. Fatigue and weakness are common symptoms in clients with chronic liver disease and ascites, and they can be related to malnutrition, which is often seen in these clients due to poor appetite, nutrient malabsorption, and other factors related to liver dysfunction.
Choice A reason:
Electrolyte imbalances can occur in clients with ascites, but they are not directly related to the symptoms of fatigue and weakness described by the client.
Choice B reason:
Iron deficiency anemia may be present in clients with chronic liver disease, but it is not the primary cause of the client's fatigue and weakness in this scenario.
Choice C reason:
Hepatic encephalopathy is a complication of liver disease, but it typically presents with neurological symptoms such as confusion, altered mental status, and behavior changes, not fatigue and weakness.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct. Fatigue and weakness are common symptoms in clients with chronic liver disease and ascites, and they can be related to malnutrition, which is often seen in these clients due to poor appetite, nutrient malabsorption, and other factors related to liver dysfunction.