Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is explaining an abdominal ultrasound to a client with suspected liver disease. What should the nurse emphasize about this test?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. An abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of the liver's internal structure and blood flow patterns.

B) Incorrect. An abdominal ultrasound does not involve the injection of a contrast dye. This description may be more applicable to other imaging tests.

C) Incorrect. An abdominal ultrasound does not involve the removal of liver tissue. This is more characteristic of a liver biopsy.

D) Incorrect. While an abdominal ultrasound primarily assesses abdominal organs, including the liver, it does not primarily focus on kidney function.




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