The health care provider orders lactulose for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse will monitor for effectiveness of this medication for this patient by assessing what?
A. Relief of constipation
B. Relief of abdominal pain
C. Decreased liver enzymes
D. Decreased ammonia levels
Answer: D. Decreased ammonia levels.
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