Andrew Jamison Is a 47-Year-Old Construction Worker with a Long

question 55

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
What laboratory test would most likely be elevated in Mr. Jamison?

• A) a lbumin
• B) t ransferrin
• C) bilirubin
• D) HDL
• E) CRP

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