Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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The nurse is monitoring the labs of a client admitted with viral hepatitis. Which of the following lab findings would the nurse expect for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B, C, D
Rationale
Viral hepatitis causes increased AST, elevated ammonia, and low serum albumin due to liver damage. ALT is typically increased, not decreased, and prothrombin time is prolonged.