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    Hesi RN Medsurg Proctored Exam

    Lactulose was prescribed two days ago for a client who was recently diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy. The client is confused and experiencing frequent loose stools. Laboratory findings show an elevated serum ammonia (NH) level of 220 μg/dL (157.1 μmol/dL). Which action should the nurse take? Reference Range: Ammonia [10 to 80 μg/dL (6 to 47 μmol/L)]