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Hepatic Encephalopathy — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

↑ ammonia → confusion, asterixis

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Hepatic Encephalopathy on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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What to look for

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Elevated serum ammonia is the underlying biochemical driver of the altered mental status.

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