Ascites

Ascites ( 30 Questions)

A client with hepatitis C asks the nurse about the risk of developing ascites. Which of the following factors related to hepatitis C may increase the client's likelihood of developing ascites?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A reason:

Elevated blood glucose levels and insulin resistance are not directly related to the development of ascites in clients with hepatitis C.

Choice B reason:

Impaired blood clotting and increased bleeding tendencies are not directly associated with the development of ascites in clients with hepatitis C.

Choice C reason:

Altered immune response and increased infection risk are not the primary factors contributing to ascites in clients with hepatitis C.

Choice D reason:

This statement is correct. Chronic hepatitis C infection can lead to liver inflammation and fibrosis, which, in turn, can progress to cirrhosis, increasing the risk of developing ascites.




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