Test Result Reference Range Serum bilirubin 4.2 mg/dL 0.3-1.0 mg/dL Serum lactate 625 IU/L 0-200 IU/L dehydrogenase Serum alanine aminotransferase 76 IU/L 0-46 IU/L Serum alkaline 462 IU/L 0-80 IU/L...

A 56-year-old man who is an alcoholic presents with a 2-week history of mid-abdominal pain. He also describes clay-colored stools, mild icterus, nausea, vomiting, and a 10-lb weight loss.

A. Explain the significance of the patient's laboratory test results.

B. What is the probable diagnosis of the patient?

Extracted text: Test Result Reference Range Serum bilirubin 4.2 mg/dL 0.3-1.0 mg/dL Serum lactate 625 IU/L 0-200 IU/L dehydrogenase Serum alanine aminotransferase 76 IU/L 0-46 IU/L Serum alkaline 462 IU/L 0-80 IU/L phosphatase Serum amylase 80 IU/L 0-85 IU/L Urine bilirubin 3+ Negative