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CIRRHOSIS (NURSING INTERVENTION (discourage alcohol intake, controlling of…
CIRRHOSIS
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
this obstruction causes problems such as fluid retention,increasing oedema, ascites and hydrothorax
the portal pressure increases and this together with congestion of splanchic veins, results insplenomegaly and altered functiong of the spleen,which cause leukopenia ,thrombocytopenia and anaemia
the fibrotic changes in the liver distort the hepatic structures,resulting in the obstruction of the splanchic veins and portal blood flow
portal hypertention increases venous pressure,vascular haemostasis, haemonhoids,varicose veins and oesophageal varies
the prominent feature is a nodular consistency with bands of fibrous scar tissue and small areas of regenerating tissue
the liver fails to metabolise oestrogen, causing gynaecomastia(enlarged breasts) in males
in cirrhosis, the liver varies in appearance
CAUSES
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infections, these include hepatitis A,B and C
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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fever,lassitude,slight wight loss
abdominal pain, which is described as dull
anorexia,nausea and vomiting,dyspepsia
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EXPECTED OUTCOME
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abdominal distention,and appetite improved
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DEFINITION
is a chronic progressive disease that is characterised by extensive degeneration and destruction of the parenchymal cells of the liver
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