A woman undergoing in-patient treatment for viral hepatitis type B developed a headache, nausea, recurrent vomiting, memory lapses, flapping tremor of her hands, and rapid pulse. Sweet smell from her mouth is detected. Body temperature is 37.6°C and the heart rate is 89/min. What complication developed in the patient?

Answer options

1. Meningoencephalitis
2. Hypoglycemic shock
3. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
4. Acute liver failure
5. Ischemic stroke

Explanation

A woman undergoing in-patient treatment for viral hepatitis type B developed a headache. nausea. recurrent vomiting, memory lapses, flapping tremor of her hands. and rapid pulse. Sweet smell from her mouth is detected. Body temperature is 37.6°C and the heart rate is 89/min. What complication developed in the patient?