Laboratory Values Indicating Complications in Chronic Liver Disease

Very Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Laboratory Values

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of chronic liver disease who is undergoing routine blood work to assess various organ functions. The healthcare provider has specifically requested lab values related to liver function, hematologic status, and potential coagulation issues. The following laboratory values are reported:

Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 150 U/L
Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 140 U/L
Serum Bilirubin (Total): 3.8 mg/dL
Prothrombin Time (PT): 30 seconds
Platelet Count: 80,000/uL
International Normalized Ratio (INR): 2.5

Given these lab results, select all the laboratory values that indicate potential complications for this patient.

Select all that apply:

Serum Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 150 U/L

Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 140 U/L

Serum Bilirubin (Total): 3.8 mg/dL

Prothrombin Time (PT): 30 seconds

Platelet Count: 80,000/uL

International Normalized Ratio (INR): 2.5

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