Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)

A client with cirrhosis asks the nurse about changes in urine color. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

Rationale

A) Incorrect. Cirrhosis primarily affects the liver, not the kidneys, and is not a direct cause of dark urine due to impaired kidney function.

B) Correct. Light-colored urine, particularly pale or clay-colored, can be a common symptom of cirrhosis, especially in the early stages, due to impaired bilirubin processing by the liver.

C) Incorrect. While urine color is not directly related to cirrhosis, changes in color can occur as a result of liver dysfunction.

D) Incorrect. Blood in the urine (hematuria) is not a typical symptom of cirrhosis and would warrant further evaluation.




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