A patient has an antimitochondrial antibody (AMA)titer that is more than 1:40 and an alkaline phosphatase (ALP)level of 225 units/L.Based on his information, the nurse should assess this patient for signs of:

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An elevated AMA titer and ALP level are suggestive of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease that can lead to eventual liver failure. Therefore, the nurse should assess the patient for signs of liver failure such as jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy. Renal failure, scleroderma, and pregnancy are not directly related to an elevated AMA titer and ALP level.

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