A Factor That May Precipitate Encephalopathy with Cirrhosis Is the Elevated

question 16

Multiple Choice

A factor that may precipitate encephalopathy with cirrhosis is the elevated:

• A) serum urea.
• B) conjugated bilirubin.
• C) serum ammonia.
• D) serum pH.

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