The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a liver transplant necessitated by cirrhosis of the liver. Which postoperative outcome would be a priority for this client?
A)Moist membranes of the mouth
B)Normal serum bilirubin levels
C)Ability to move the legs
D)Normal pupil reaction

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A)An indication for liver transplant is increasing bilirubin levels. Normal bilirubin levels after surgery would indicate that the transplanted liver is functioning correctly. Normal pupil reaction, leg movement, and moist mouth membranes are all normal findings for any postoperative client.
B)An indication for liver transplant is increasing bilirubin levels. Normal bilirubin levels after surgery would indicate that the transplanted liver is functioning correctly. Normal pupil reaction, leg movement, and moist mouth membranes are all normal findings for any postoperative client.
C)An indication for liver transplant is increasing bilirubin levels. Normal bilirubin levels after surgery would indicate that the transplanted liver is functioning correctly. Normal pupil reaction, leg movement, and moist mouth membranes are all normal findings for any postoperative client.
D)An indication for liver transplant is increasing bilirubin levels. Normal bilirubin levels after surgery would indicate that the transplanted liver is functioning correctly. Normal pupil reaction, leg movement, and moist mouth membranes are all normal findings for any postoperative client.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recovering from a Liver