Clinical manifestations of ischemic hepatitis show up 1 to 2 days after the insult. Which symptom below is indicative of hepatic insufficiency?
a. Elevated serum creatinine
b. Decreased bilirubin
c. Jaundice
d. Decreased serum transaminase
C
Clinical manifestations of hepatic insufficiency are evident 1 to 2 days after the insult. Jaundice and transient elevations in serum transaminase and bilirubin levels occur. Hyperbilirubinemia results from hepatocyte anoxic injury and an increased production of bilirubin from hemoglobin catabolism.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).