Ascites

Ascites ( 30 Questions)

A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of ascites. Which of the following laboratory findings is commonly associated with ascites?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason:

Elevated blood glucose levels are not typically associated with ascites. Ascites is primarily related to fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, not glucose levels.

Choice B reason:

Increased white blood cell count may indicate infection or inflammation but is not directly related to the presence of ascites.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. Low albumin levels are commonly associated with ascites. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance in the body. In liver disease, albumin levels may decrease, leading to fluid retention and the development of ascites.

Choice D reason:

Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not directly related to the presence of ascites.




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