CIRRHOSIS cirl

Risk factors

Nursing care plan

Diagnostic procedure

signs and symptoms

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Definition and Pathophysiology

fibrotic changes in the liver distort the hepatic structures

resulting in the obstruction of the splanchnic veins and portal blood

most prominent features are bands of fibrous tissue and areas of degenaration tissues

this causes problems such as fluid retention, increasing oedema,oscites and hydrothorax

final stage of any liver injury

portal pressure increases together with congestion of splanchnic veins

extensive degeneration and destruction of the parenchymal cells of the liver

resulting in splenomegaly and altered functiong of the spleen

jaundice

peripheral eodema

fever

skin lesions

nausea and vomiting

abdominal pain

anorexia

monitor blood PH constantly

protect the patient from injury due altered mentally status

monitor for speech and report any deviations from normal

carefully monitor fluid intake to mantain kidney perfusion without overloading cardiovascular system

status to detact detoriation of baseline functioning

focus on family health education on correct diet and on medication that should be taken and those to be avoided

alert the family to observe any and report any changes in patients behaviour

maintain central venous pressure monitoring to dertemine fluid status

biopsy

imaging test (MRE)

laboratory tests

liver transplant surgery

eat low sodium diet

viral hepatitis

obesity

drinking too much alcohol