The nurse is collecting data from a patient with liver failure to detect hepatic encephalopathy. Which instruction does the nurse give to the patient to collect the data?

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"Hold out your arms and hands" is the instruction given to assess for asterixis, a flapping tremor associated with hepatic encephalopathy. This involves asking the patient to extend their arms and hands to observe for involuntary flapping movements.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient with Liver