A patient with liver disease has a decline in his previously elevated urobilinogen levels. The nurse would anticipate further testing for which condition?
1. Overhydration
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding
3. Worsening of the liver failure
4. Protein catabolism
Answer: 3
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