Hepatic dysfunction results from damage to the liver

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Hepatic dysfunction results from damage to the liver's parenchymal cells, either directly from primary liver diseases or indirectly from obstruction of bile flow or derangements of hepatic Circulation Bronn has been abusing alcohol for the past 15 years now He was brought to the Emergency Department because he is Increasingly confused and vomiting blood His medical diagnosis is cirrhosis of the liver Upon assessment Bronn har developed ascites and esophageal varices: Which symptoms will Bronn least likely to have? Bulging flanks Bluish discoloration of the umbilicus Protruding umbilicus Abdominal distentio

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