The nurse is caring for a client who complains of jaundice and pruritus. The healthcare provider suspects that the client has liver disease. What modifiable risk factor for cirrhosis of the liver might the nurse see in the client's history?
A)Smokes two packs of cigarettes per day
B)Drinks a six-pack of beer each evening
C)History of occupational exposure to hepatic toxins
D)Family history of fatty liver disease

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A)Risk factors for the development of cirrhosis of the liver include excessive alcohol intake. Smoking is a risk factor for lung disease. A family history of fatty liver disease and past history of exposure to hepatic toxins may contribute to the risk of liver disease, but they are not modifiable risk factors.
B)Risk factors for the development of cirrhosis of the liver include excessive alcohol intake. Smoking is a risk factor for lung disease. A family history of fatty liver disease and past history of exposure to hepatic toxins may contribute to the risk of liver disease, but they are not modifiable risk factors.
C)Risk factors for the development of cirrhosis of the liver include excessive alcohol intake. Smoking is a risk factor for lung disease. A family history of fatty liver disease and past history of exposure to hepatic toxins may contribute to the risk of liver disease, but they are not modifiable risk factors.
D)Risk factors for the development of cirrhosis of the liver include excessive alcohol intake. Smoking is a risk factor for lung disease. A family history of fatty liver disease and past history of exposure to hepatic toxins may contribute to the risk of liver disease, but they are not modifiable risk factors.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Complains of Jaundice