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The nurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a 61-year-old client. Which finding is most important for the nurse to address with the HCP?

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Rationale: Elevated liver function tests (AST, ALT, bilirubin) are not age-related and suggest liver pathology, requiring immediate HCP notification. Cholesterol, ESR, and alkaline phosphatase increases are normal with aging.

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