The nurse is aware that a definitive diagnosis of cirrhosis is made based on the results of a(n):
a. liver biopsy.
b. elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
c. elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
d. elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).
A
Liver biopsy is the definitive test. The other tests will be elevated, but they are not specific for cirrhosis.
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