A Patient with Acute Hepatic Dysfunction Is Prescribed Lactulose (Cephulac)45

A patient with acute hepatic dysfunction is prescribed lactulose (Cephulac) 45 mL by mouth four times a day.Which findings will the nurse evaluate as indicating the medication is having its desired effect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) The patient's abdominal girth is smaller.
B) The patient has no more oozing from esophageal varices.
C) The patient's hemoglobin has increased.
D) The patient's mentation is clearer.
E) The patient has had three stools in the last 24 hours.