Which assessment data indicate to the nurse that the patient may be experiencing an increased ammonia level, a complication of cirrhosis?

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Personality changes can indicate hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of cirrhosis where the liver cannot remove toxins from the blood, causing them to accumulate and affect brain function. Increased ammonia levels are a key factor in this condition.

Which Assessment Data Indicate to the Nurse That the Patient