Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
If Mr. Jamison develops advanced cirrhosis, what potential complication may he develop?

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Cirrhosis can lead to various complications due to the liver's reduced ability to produce proteins, process nutrients, filter blood, and remove toxins. Anemia can occur as a complication of cirrhosis due to various factors such as gastrointestinal bleeding from varices, malnutrition, or the impact of chronic disease on red blood cell production.

Andrew Jamison Is a 47-Year-Old Construction Worker with a Long