Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is a liver enzyme that can be elevated in alcohol-induced liver damage and acetaminophen toxicity.