The nurse would expect to assess which finding in the patient with type I hepatorenal syndrome?
A) Previous diagnosis of renal disease
B) Recent ingestion of a nephrotoxic drug
C) Ascites
D) Serum creatinine level of 1.5 mg/dL

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Type I hepatorenal syndrome is characterized by rapid deterioration of kidney function in patients with severe liver disease, often accompanied by ascites.

The Nurse Would Expect to Assess Which Finding in the Patient