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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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What nursing interventions would be the optimal choice to bring relief to the patient who has developed severe Ascites related to Hepatic failure?
  1. Keep the head of the bed flat.
  2. Give the patient small amounts of their preferred beverage.
  3. Keep the head of the bed elevated.
  4. Give the patient small amounts of ice chips.
Explanation
Answer: C - The optimal way to relieve the Ascites related to Hepatic failure would be to keep the head of the bed elevated. Elevating the head of the bed reduces fluid pressure exerted on the diaphragm and helps to encourage lung expansion. Giving the patient small amounts of ice chips does not help to bring relief from Ascites.
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