Hepatic Encephalopathy (Lactulose)

Question 1

Lactulose (use/mechanism)

Answer 1

• prevention and Tx of portal systemic encephalopathy
• chronic constipation
• promotes increased peristalsis and bowel evacuation, lowers ammonia levels

Question 2

Lactulose (nursing considerations)

Answer 2

improves protein tolerance in client with advanced cirrhosis
- oral or rectal