Initial Symptoms of Cirrhosis Are Usually Nonspecific and May Include

question 24

Multiple Choice

Initial symptoms of cirrhosis are usually nonspecific and may include fatigue, malaise, and _____.​

• A) ​confusion
• B) ​esophageal varices
• C) ​jaundice
• D) ​ascites
• E) ​weight loss

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception, often related to visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.

Delusions

Strongly held false beliefs not influenced by rational argument or evidence, often symptomatic of psychiatric disorders.

Incoherence

The quality of being illogical, unclear, or difficult to understand.