Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)

A client asks the nurse about risk factors for developing cirrhosis. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While viral infections can contribute to cirrhosis, they are not the sole cause. Excessive alcohol consumption and other factors can also lead to cirrhosis.

B) Correct. Excessive alcohol consumption, chronic viral hepatitis (especially Hepatitis B and C), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are common risk factors for cirrhosis.

C) Incorrect. Exposure to environmental toxins can contribute to liver damage, but it is not the primary cause of cirrhosis.

D) Incorrect. Being overweight or obese, especially in the presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a risk factor for the development of cirrhosis.




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