What should the nurse expect to assess in a patient with acute liver failure? Select all that apply.

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1. Severe acute liver injury can lead to impaired elimination of bilirubin leading to jaundice, which may appear immediately before or soon after presentation.
2. Acute bleeding is an indication of coagulopathy, which is seen in acute liver failure.
3. Ascites is a manifestation of chronic liver failure.
4. Peripheral edema is a manifestation of chronic liver failure.
5. Asterixis is a manifestation of chronic liver failure.

What Should the Nurse Expect to Assess in a Patient