A child has chronic hepatitis and the healthcare professional wants to assess the child for portal hypertension. What action by the professional is most appropriate?
A)Listen to the child's lung sounds
B)Assess for pedal edema
C)Palpate the child's abdomen
D)Inspect the skin for jaundice

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly is one of the most common sign of portal hypertension in children. The healthcare professional would palpate the child's abdomen for splenomegaly. Listening to the lungs, assessing for pedal edema, and looking for jaundice are not directly related to portal hypertension.

A Child Has Chronic Hepatitis and the Healthcare Professional Wants