A client with cirrhosis of the liver asks the nurse why the liver is so important to bodily function.How can the nurse respond most accurately?
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The liver is crucial for synthesizing bile (A), plasma proteins (B), and clotting factors (E). It does not retain ammonia (C) but converts it to urea for excretion. It does not synthesize glucose (D) but stores and releases it as needed.

A Client with Cirrhosis of the Liver Asks the Nurse