Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis ( 25 Questions)
Iron supplements are not indicated in the care of a client with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices. The client's condition is related to portal hypertension and the risk of variceal bleeding, not blood clotting.
Monitoring fluid balance and daily weights is important in managing clients with liver cirrhosis, especially those with ascites. However, it is not the essential intervention specific to clients at risk of developing esophageal varices.
Elevating the head of the bed is a standard intervention to prevent aspiration in clients with various medical conditions. However, it is not the essential intervention specific to clients at risk of esophageal varices.
Encouraging the client to avoid straining during bowel movements is essential in the care of a client at risk of developing esophageal varices. Straining during bowel movements can increase intra-abdominal pressure, which may lead to increased pressure in the portal vein, potentially exacerbating portal hypertension and increasing the risk of variceal bleeding.
A) Iron supplements are not indicated in the care of a client with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices. The client's condition is related to portal hypertension and the risk of variceal bleeding, not blood clotting.
B) Monitoring fluid balance and daily weights is important in managing clients with liver cirrhosis, especially those with ascites. However, it is not the essential intervention specific to clients at risk of developing esophageal varices.
C) Elevating the head of the bed is a standard intervention to prevent aspiration in clients with various medical conditions. However, it is not the essential intervention specific to clients at risk of esophageal varices.
D) Encouraging the client to avoid straining during bowel movements is essential in the care of a client at risk of developing esophageal varices. Straining during bowel movements can increase intra-abdominal pressure, which may lead to increased pressure in the portal vein, potentially exacerbating portal hypertension and increasing the risk of variceal bleeding.