26th July 2024

A 34-year-old patient with known cirrhosis presents to the emergency department

A 34-year-old patient with known cirrhosis presents to the emergency department with new, frank ascites and a fever of 38.9 degrees Celsius. Blood tests show a platelet count of 34 and an INR of 2.3.  How do you manage the patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.