A patient with chronic hepatic encephalopathy is being discharged home
A patient with chronic hepatic encephalopathy is being discharged home. Discharge teaching centers upon long-term
management strategies to prevent ammonia accumulation. Teaching for this patient includes instruction about:
A.
Lactulose taken 20 g PO daily
B.
Spironolactone taken 100 mg PO daily
C.
Protein intake of 50 g daily
D.
Zolpidem taken 10 mg PO qhs.