The client is diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and is receiving lactulose 30 mL po bid. To effectively monitor the therapeutic effects of the drug therapy, the nurse would primarily assess for a(n):
a. decrease in abdominal girth.
b. increase in bowel movements.
c. increase in serum albumin levels.
d. decrease in serum ammonia levels.
Rationale:
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