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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 (66 kilograms).
-In the future, Mr. Jamison may face all of these complications EXCEPT:

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Use this case study to answer the following questions.
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 (66 kilograms).
-In the future, Mr. Jamison may face all of these complications EXCEPT:

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While cirrhosis can lead to several complications including ascites, portal hypertension, gastroesophageal varices, and jaundice, it does not increase the risk of kidney cancer. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Case Study Questions ​

Case Study Questions