Select the stage of viral hepatitis that is accurately paired with its characteristic(s).. The preicteric stage: Elevated urine bilirubin levels

Select the stage of viral hepatitis that is accurately paired with its characteristic(s).

A- The prodromal stage: Jaundice begins

B- The icteric stage: Flu like symptoms occur

C- The preicteric stage: Elevated urine bilirubin levels

D- The posticteric stage: Jaundice and dark urine occurs

Correct Response: C

During the preicteric stage of viral hepatitis, elevated urine bilirubin levels, nausea, chills, anorexia, fever and mild upper right quadrant pain occur.
The icteric stage is marked with pruritis, clay stools, darkened urine and jaundice.
The posticteric stage occurs when the patient returns to near normal physical status.
There is no prodromal stage of viral hepatitis.