Question

question 86 1 pts a patient with a history of chronic alcoholism reports weight loss, pruritis, and fatigue. the patients urine and stools appear normal. what do these findings indicate? early liver cirrhosis late liver cirrhosis liver failure and ascites probably viral hepatitis

Explanation:

Early liver cirrhosis often presents with non - specific symptoms like weight loss, pruritis, and fatigue. In late cirrhosis, there are usually more severe symptoms and complications. In liver failure with ascites, there would be abdominal swelling and other signs of decompensation. Viral hepatitis may have abnormal urine (dark urine) and stool (clay - colored stools) in some cases, which are not present here.

Answer:

Early liver cirrhosis