A patient with liver disease has a decline in his previously elevated urobilinogen levels.The nurse would anticipate further testing for which condition?
A)Overhydration
B)Gastrointestinal bleeding
C)Worsening of the liver failure
D)Protein catabolism

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A decline in urobilinogen levels in a patient with liver disease could suggest worsening of the liver failure, as the liver is responsible for the conversion of bilirubin into urobilinogen. Other conditions, such as overhydration, gastrointestinal bleeding or protein catabolism, would not necessarily result in a decline in urobilinogen levels.

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