A 61-year-old client with end-stage liver failure secondary…

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A 61-yeаr-оld client with end-stаge liver fаilure secоndary tо chronic hepatitis C is admitted to the medical unit for evaluation of worsening symptoms. The client appears jaundiced, has mild abdominal ascites, and is reported by family to be "not acting like themselves" with episodes of confusion over the past 2 days. Laboratory results: Lab Value Reference Range Serum albumin 2.6 g/dL 3.5–5.0 AST 92 U/L 10–40 Ammonia 124 mcg/dL 15–45 Total bilirubin 4.0 mg/dL 0.1–1.2 INR 1.8 0.9–1.1 Platelets 88,000/μL 150,000–400,000 Which laboratory value is most concerning and requires immediate intervention?

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