Liver Failure
Definition
Occurs when a large portion of hepatocytes dies or ceases to function. Can be acute or chronic, acute liver failure is known as Fulminant hepatic failure
Risk factors
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Malnutrition
Cirrhosis
long -term alcohol consumption
Ingestion of poisonous wild mushroom,s
Hepatitis B
Assessment and symptoms
loss of appetite
Fatigue
Neasea
Diarrhea
Bleeding easily
sleepiness
Swollen abdomen
jaundice
Health education
Medical management
Screening forinfections
Relieving pressure caused by excess fluid in the brain
Preventing severe bleeding
Xenotransplantation
liver transplant
Hepatocyte transplantation
Medications to reverse poisoning
protect your skin
maintain a healthy weight
Get vaccinated
Reduce alcohol intake
avoid contact with other people blood and body fluid
take care with aerosol sprays
pathophysiology
there is widespread hepatocellular necrosis beginning in the centrazonal distribution and progressing towards portal tracts.the degree of parenchymal inflammation is variable and is proportional to duration of disease
Nursing management
identification of patients in early before cirrhosis develop
Exercise
Provide a holistic care to these patients
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