Janet is a 54-year-old female who is in the ICU following hepatic resection
Janet is a 54-year-old female who is in the ICU following hepatic resection due to metastatic disease. She is
expected to move to a general medical floor today. Morning labs are as follows: serum bilirubin approximately 2 g/dL, albumin 3.1 g/dL, and prothrombin time 20 seconds. AST and ALT are 85 and 99 respectively. The appropriate response would be to:
A. Cancel the transfer and keep her in the ICU
B. Infuse albumin and fresh frozen plasma
C. Repeat the labs the next day
D. Prepare for reoperation