What finding would the nurse expect to assess in a patient in the prodromal phase of hepatitis?
A) Decreased PT
B) Decreased liver transaminases
C) Elevated serum bilirubin
D) Decreased INR
C) Elevated serum bilirubin
Explanation: A) In the icteric phase, serum bilirubin rises and may be between 5 and 10 mg/dL. The liver transaminases may be markedly elevated, in the hundreds or even the thousands. PT/INR may also be prolonged.
B) In the icteric phase, serum bilirubin rises and may be between 5 and 10 mg/dL. The liver transaminases may be markedly elevated, in the hundreds or even the thousands. PT/INR may also be prolonged.
C) In the icteric phase, serum bilirubin rises and may be between 5 and 10 mg/dL. The liver transaminases may be markedly elevated, in the hundreds or even the thousands. PT/INR may also be prolonged.
D) In the icteric phase, serum bilirubin rises and may be between 5 and 10 mg/dL. The liver transaminases may be markedly elevated, in the hundreds or even the thousands. PT/INR may also be prolonged.
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