The icteric phase of hepatitis is characterized by which clinical manifestations?
a. Fatigue, malaise, vomiting
b. Jaundice, dark urine, enlarged liver
c. Resolution of jaundice, liver function re-turns to normal
d. Fulminant liver failure, hepatorenal syn-drome
ANS: B
The icteric phase is manifested by jaundice, dark urine, and clay-colored stools. The liver is en-larged, smooth, and tender, and percussion causes pain. Fatigue and vomiting occur during the prodromal stage. Resolution occurs in the recovery phase. Fulminant liver failure does not involve icterus.
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