The nurse is caring for a patient who has cirrhosis. Which data obtained by the nurse during the assessment will be of most concern?

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Asterixis indicates that the patient has hepatic encephalopathy,and hepatic coma may occur. The spider angiomas and right upper quadrant abdominal pain are not unusual for the patient with cirrhosis and do not require a change in treatment. The ascites and weight gain indicate the need for treatment but not as urgently as the changes in neurologic status.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Cirrhosis