The nurse cares for a client with chronic alcohol abuse. Which laboratory finding does the nurse recognize as evidence of liver damage?

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ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in the liver. An elevated ALT level can indicate liver damage, which is common in chronic alcohol abuse. While 50 unit/L is not extremely high, it is elevated and suggests liver stress or damage.

The Nurse Cares for a Client with Chronic Alcohol Abuse