the nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of sickle cell disease (scd). which finding indicates to the nurse that th

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the nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of sickle cell disease (scd). which finding indicates to the nurse that th

e client is experiencing a liver complication from this condition?

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Greeley [361] · Answer 1 · 2024-07-22T13:27:15+03:00

The assessment findings by the nurse which indicates that the patient with sickle cell disease is experiencing a liver complication is:

Creatinine: 2.9 mg/dL

The correct answer choice is option b.

<h3>How the rise in creatinine level result to liver problems</h3>

The rise in creatinine in the body usually, frequently and most of the time lowers homocysteine production in liver cells, when this happens, it exposes the liver to a dangerous health condition which occurs as a result of diminishing fat accumulation. When this happens, it damages the liver.

In conclusion, we can now confirm that an elevation in the creatinine levels causes health issues to the liver

Complete question:

the nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of sickle cell disease (scd). which finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a liver complication from this condition?

a. White blood cell count: 12,000/mm3

b. Creatinine: 2.9 mg/dL

c. Hematocrit: 30%

d. Sodium: 147 mEq/L