Ascites

Ascites ( 30 Questions)

A client with chronic alcohol abuse is at risk of developing ascites. The nurse explains that excessive alcohol consumption can contribute to ascites primarily by causing:


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason:

Excessive alcohol consumption can contribute to kidney damage, but it is not the primary cause of ascites in individuals with chronic alcohol abuse.

Choice B reason:

Increased bile production and obstruction are not directly related to the development of ascites in clients with alcohol abuse.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to liver damage, particularly cirrhosis, which impairs the liver's ability to regulate fluid balance, leading to ascites.

Choice D reason:

Heart failure can result in fluid overload, but it is not directly related to the development of ascites in individuals with alcohol abuse.




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