The icteric phase of hepatitis is characterized by which of the following clinical manifestations?
A) Fatigue, malaise, vomiting
B) Jaundice, dark urine, enlarged liver
C) Resolution of jaundice, liver function returns to normal
D) Fulminant liver failure, hepatorenal syndrome

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The icteric phase is manifested by jaundice,dark urine,and clay-colored stools.The liver is enlarged,smooth,and tender,and percussion causes pain; this is the actual phase of illness.
Fatigue and vomiting occur during the prodromal stage.
Resolution occurs in the recovery phase.
Fulminant liver failure does not involve icterus.

The Icteric Phase of Hepatitis Is Characterized by Which of the Following