The nurse is concerned that a client with potential hepatic failure is at risk for developing ascites. Which assessment finding supports the development of liver failure as manifested by ascites?
A)Increased abdominal girth
B)Gallbladder pain
C)Yellow-tinged skin
D)Bleeding and bruising easily

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A)Ascites is the accumulation of the fluid in the abdomen and is a result of liver failure. The client with ascites would have an increased abdominal girth. Jaundice is manifested as yellow-tinged skin and is the result of hepatic disorders. The client experiencing hepatic problems might have bleeding and bruising issues due to inadequate vitamin K. Obstructed biliary flow could be the cause of gallbladder pain.
B)Ascites is the accumulation of the fluid in the abdomen and is a result of liver failure. The client with ascites would have an increased abdominal girth. Jaundice is manifested as yellow-tinged skin and is the result of hepatic disorders. The client experiencing hepatic problems might have bleeding and bruising issues due to inadequate vitamin K. Obstructed biliary flow could be the cause of gallbladder pain.
C)Ascites is the accumulation of the fluid in the abdomen and is a result of liver failure. The client with ascites would have an increased abdominal girth. Jaundice is manifested as yellow-tinged skin and is the result of hepatic disorders. The client experiencing hepatic problems might have bleeding and bruising issues due to inadequate vitamin K. Obstructed biliary flow could be the cause of gallbladder pain.
D)Ascites is the accumulation of the fluid in the abdomen and is a result of liver failure. The client with ascites would have an increased abdominal girth. Jaundice is manifested as yellow-tinged skin and is the result of hepatic disorders. The client experiencing hepatic problems might have bleeding and bruising issues due to inadequate vitamin K. Obstructed biliary flow could be the cause of gallbladder pain.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client with Potential Hepatic