The nurse assesses a patient with chronic liver disease. What information should the nurse use from the patient's medical record to complete the Child-Pugh classification system? Select all that apply.

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1. Bowel sounds are not used to assess the severity of chronic liver disease.
2. The albumin level is a parameter of the Child-Pugh classification system. This information would be obtained from the patient's medical record.
3. Bilirubin level is a parameter of the Child-Pugh classification system. This information would be obtained from the patient's medical record.
4. Intake and output is not used to assess the severity of chronic liver disease.
5. Prothrombin time is a parameter of the Child-Pugh classification system. This information would be obtained from the patient's medical record.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient with Chronic Liver Disease