Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis ( 25 Questions)
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Question 9 :
A client with liver cirrhosis complains of severe itching. Which term should the nurse use to document this symptom?
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Correct Answer: B
Jaundice refers to the yellowing of the skin and eyes and is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood. While jaundice can be associated with liver cirrhosis, it does not describe the symptom of severe itching.
Pruritus refers to severe itching of the skin, which can occur in clients with liver cirrhosis due to the buildup of bile acids in the blood and skin. Elevated levels of bile acids can irritate the skin, leading to itching.
Hematemesis refers to vomiting of blood and is not related to the symptom of severe itching.
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity and is not related to the symptom of severe itching.