Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has end-stage cirrhosis of the liver with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to decrease the client's ammonia level?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reducing protein intake lowers ammonia production, helping manage hepatic encephalopathy. Vitamin K, fluid restriction, and diuretics address other cirrhosis complications, not ammonia.