Question

question 15 of 20
the nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. which symptom(s) should the nurse report immediately? select all that apply.

nonadherence with prescribed diet

diarrhea or constipation

signs of gi bleeding

change in mental status

anorexia and dyspepsia

Explanation:

For a client with cirrhosis, signs of GI bleeding (like hematemesis, melena) can indicate variceal bleeding, a life - threatening complication. A change in mental status (such as confusion, lethargy) may suggest hepatic encephalopathy, which is a serious complication of liver disease. Nonadherence with diet is important but not immediately life - threatening. Diarrhea/constipation and anorexia/dyspepsia are more common, non - emergent symptoms in cirrhosis. So the symptoms that need immediate reporting are signs of GI bleeding and change in mental status.

Answer:

C. signs of GI bleeding, D. change in mental status