Question

Ron has cirrhosis and now presents with altered mental status after increasing protein intake because he was trying to increase muscle mass. Which of the following diseases should the clinician be concerned about?

A. Hepatopulmonary syndrome
B. Hepatic encephalopathy
C. Hepatorenal syndrome
D. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Answer 1

B. Hepatic encephalopathy

Step-by-step explanation:

Hepatic encephalopathy is an often-temporary neurological (nervous system) disorder due to chronic, severe liver disease. A diseased liver struggles to filter toxins (substances created from the breakdown of food, alcohol, medications and even muscle) from the bloodstream.