CIRRHOSIS 
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