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: Care of Patients with Liver Problems Chapter 61: Care of Patients with Liver Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse correlates which data in the client’s history as a predisposing factor for Laënnec’s cirrhosis? a. Gallstones b. Alcohol abuse c Last document update:   ago

: Care of Patients with Liver Problems Chapter 61: Care of Patients with Liver Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse correlates which data in the client’s history as a predisposing factor for Laënnec’s cirrhosis? a. Gallstones b. Alcohol abuse c. Viral hepatitis d. Heart disease ANS: B Laënnec’s cirrhosis, also known as alcoholic cirrhosis, is caused by the toxic effect of alcohol on the liver. The nurse should ask the client about a history of alcohol use. The other...