A Patient with Advanced Cirrhosis Is Undergoing Testing of Complement

question 75

Multiple Choice

A patient with advanced cirrhosis is undergoing testing of complement C3 and complement C4 levels.Based on the patient's condition, which of the following results should the nurse expect?

• A)Increased C3 and increased C4
• B)Increased C3 and decreased C4
• C)Decreased C3 and increased C4
• D)Decreased C3 and decreased C4

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