In patients with cirrhosis, serum ammonia may increase when:
A) ingesting excessive lipids.
B) bleeding occurs in the digestive tract.
C) an increase in unconjugated bilirubin occurs in the serum.
D) less bile is produced.

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Bleeding in the digestive tract can lead to increased ammonia levels because blood is broken down in the gut, producing ammonia, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream.

In Patients with Cirrhosis, Serum Ammonia May Increase When