Ascites

Ascites ( 30 Questions)

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Question 6 :

A nurse is providing education to a client newly diagnosed with ascites. The client asks about the most common underlying cause of this condition. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?

A "The most common cause of ascites is heart failure."

Heart failure can lead to fluid retention in the body, but it is not the most common cause of ascites. Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, is the leading cause of ascites.

B "Ascites is primarily caused by kidney disease."

Kidney disease can result in fluid retention, but it is not the primary cause of ascites.

C "The primary reason for ascites is lung cancer."

Lung cancer is not a common cause of ascites. Liver disease, particularly cirrhosis, is the most prevalent reason for this condition.

D "Liver disease is the leading cause of ascites."

This statement is correct. Liver disease, particularly cirrhosis, is the leading cause of ascites due to its impact on fluid balance in the body.

Ascites

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