All of the following are precipitating factor for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic liver disease except
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
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypoxia
Metabolic acidosis