A patient admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain tells the provider he has been taking kava. Which action will the provider take based on this information?

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Kava has been associated with liver toxicity, including severe liver damage, hepatitis, and liver failure in some cases. Therefore, ordering liver function studies is an appropriate action to assess for potential liver damage in a patient who has been consuming kava.

A Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department with Abdominal Pain