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Ascites is exacerbated by:
 
 a. low plasma albumin levels.
  b. abdominal pressure.
  c. hyperglycemia.
  d. amino acid imbalances.

Q. 2

Mrs. Brown is at risk of nutritional deficiency due to _____.
 a. a high BMI
 b. voluntary weight loss
 c. problems with her dentures
  d. a low BMI
 e. restricted access to food

Q. 3

Ascites is:
 
 a. yellowing of the sclera of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.
  b. fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
  c. inflammation of the liver.
  d. elevated blood ammonia levels.

Q. 4

According to the previous answer, Mrs. Brown's BMI means she is _____.
 a. very underweight
  b. underweight
 c. normal weight
 d. overweight
 e. obese

Q. 5

Collaterals are:
 
 a. small blood vessels in the intestines.
  b. blood vessels that enlarge in order to allow an alternate path for blood flow.
  c. induced by fatty liver disease.
  d. hemorrhages in the esophagus.

Q. 6

What is Mrs. Brown's BMI?
 a. 17
  b. 23
  c. 26
  d. 31
  e. 34

Q. 7

Consequences of cirrhosis include all of the following except:
 
 a. esophageal varices.
  b. portal hypertension.
  c. ascites.
  d. intestinal lesions.
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