A nurse is assessing a client with cirrhosis who has become increasingly confused and irritable. the nurse notes tremors in the client's hands when arms are extended. The provider suspects hepatic encephalopathy. Highlight the portions of the passage that reflect signs, causes, and treatments of hepatic encephalopathy. Some sentences or phrases may be unrelated or incorrect. The client with cirrhosis appears disoriented and has difficulty answering simple questions. The nurse observes asterixis when the client extends their arms. Laboratory results show elevated ammonia levels. The provider prescribes lactulose to lower ammonia levels and improve mental status. the client is placed on a high protein diet to support liver regeneration. The nurse encourages the client to ambulate in the hallway to reduce the risk of acquiring pneumonia CT scan of the brain is ordered to rule out a stroke. The nurse monitors the client closely for worsening neurologic functions.