A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with the diagnosis of hyperacute liver failure.Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)INR (international normalized ratio)greater than 1.5
B)History of alcohol abuse
C)Jaundice
D)Mental status changes
E)Serum glucose greater than 125 mg/dL

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Hyperacute liver failure is characterized by rapid destruction of liver cells leading to severe impairment of liver function. Jaundice and mental status changes are common clinical manifestations due to the accumulation of bilirubin and toxins in the bloodstream. INR greater than 1.5 indicates impaired clotting function of the liver, which is another hallmark feature of liver failure. Although alcohol abuse can be a risk factor for liver disease, it is not always present in hyperacute liver failure. Serum glucose level is not necessarily associated with hyperacute liver failure.

A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit