The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with cirrhosis and notices a downward flapping of the hands when the client's arms are stretched out in front of them. Which of the following statements best explains the symptom the nurse is noticing?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with cirrhosis and notices a downward flapping of the hands when the client's arms are stretched out in front of them.    Which of the following statements  best  explains the symptom the nurse is noticing? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Impaired ammonia metabolism and excretion

Answer

Fibrosis of liver tissue

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Impaired nutrient metabolism

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Increased pressure in portal venous system

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