Ascites

Ascites ( 30 Questions)

Question 19 :
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A client with cirrhosis is undergoing diagnostic tests to assess the severity and extent of ascites. The nurse explains that an imaging test commonly used to evaluate the liver and abdominal organs in this client is:

Correct Answer: A

Choice A reason:

This statement is correct. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is commonly used to evaluate the liver and abdominal organs, providing detailed images that can help assess the severity and extent of ascites in clients with cirrhosis.

Choice B reason:

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to assess brain activity and is not directly related to the evaluation of ascites in clients with cirrhosis.

Choice C reason:

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is used to visualize metabolic activity in body tissues and is not commonly used for evaluating ascites.

Choice D reason:

Bone Density Scan (DEXA scan) is used to assess bone health and is not directly related to the evaluation of ascites in clients with cirrhosis.




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