All of the following are precipitating factor for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic liver disease except: (A) Hypokalemia, (B) Hyponatremia, (C) Hypoxia, (D) Metabolic acidosis
Answer is D. Answer is D (Metabolic acidosis): Hepatic encephalopathy is precipitated by metabolic alkalosis and not by metabolic acidosis. Electrolyte and Metabolic imbalances that precipitate Hepatic Encephalopathy Hypokalemia Alkaosis (Metabolic Alkalosis) Hypoxia Hyponatremia