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Liver Failure

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with end-stage liver failure. Which data indicates the laxative lactulose (Chronulac) is effective?

ExplanationCorrect answer : Lactulose is administered to help decrease the ammonia level in a client with end-stage liver failure. Increased ammonia level causes neurological deficits. The fact that the client is alert and oriented indicates a lessening of any neurological deficits and that the medication lactulose is effective.