Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Correct. In liver cirrhosis, the damaged liver may sequester platelets, leading to a decreased platelet count. However, an elevated platelet count (thrombocytosis) can occur as a compensatory response to decreased liver function and is a sign of an increased risk of hemorrhage due to poor clot formation.
Incorrect. Low prothrombin time (PT) indicates faster clotting and is not associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage.
Incorrect. Decreased ammonia levels are a positive finding in liver cirrhosis, as elevated ammonia levels are harmful to the brain.
Incorrect. Elevated liver enzymes are indicative of liver damage, but they do not directly impact the client's risk of hemorrhage.
A) Correct. In liver cirrhosis, the damaged liver may sequester platelets, leading to a decreased platelet count. However, an elevated platelet count (thrombocytosis) can occur as a compensatory response to decreased liver function and is a sign of an increased risk of hemorrhage due to poor clot formation.
B) Incorrect. Low prothrombin time (PT) indicates faster clotting and is not associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage.
C) Incorrect. Decreased ammonia levels are a positive finding in liver cirrhosis, as elevated ammonia levels are harmful to the brain.
D) Incorrect. Elevated liver enzymes are indicative of liver damage, but they do not directly impact the client's risk of hemorrhage.