A man with cirrhosis has high ammonia levels. This will cause common clinical manifestations including:
A) cognitive and mental status changes.
B) cardiac arrhythmias and constipation.
C) abdominal pain and ulcers.
D) hypogonadism and impotence.

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High ammonia levels in cirrhosis can lead to hepatic encephalopathy, which manifests as cognitive and mental status changes.

A Man with Cirrhosis Has High Ammonia Levels