A patient has taken NSAIDs for an extended period of time for the treatment of RA.What presenting symptoms most appropriately indicate the patient may have hepatic failure?

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Right upper quadrant tenderness is a common symptom of hepatic failure as the liver is located in that area. Fatigue, lethargy, and persistent headaches are also common symptoms of hepatic failure as the liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the body, and failure to do so can lead to a buildup of toxins, resulting in fatigue and other symptoms. Black, tarry stools, left lower quadrant pain, fever, abdominal skin rashes, pruritis, nail pitting, decreased capillary refill, flank pain, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and hematuria are not typically associated with hepatic failure.

A Patient Has Taken NSAIDs for an Extended Period of Time