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NUR 326 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) CIRRHOSIS | WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
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NUR 326 Cirrhosis1. cirrhosis
Answer
end stage of liver disease characterized by extensive degeneration and destruction of the livers cell
with the replacement of liver tissue by SCAR tissue and regenerative nodules that occur as the
liver tries to repair itself
2. HCV infection
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60-70% infected are asymptomatic
Can take up to 20 years to develop, first sign becomes liver disease Can progress to liver cancer
or cirrhosis
85%-Liver damage
HEPATITIS C INFECTION
3. NASH
Answer
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver)
4. steatohepatitis
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inflammation of the liver associated with excess fat
5. HCV, NASH, and alcohol induced
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What are the most common causes of cirrhosis
6. Cardiac cirrhosis
Answer
results from severe right heart failure inducing necrosis and fibrosis due to lack of blood flow.
increases the risk of liver cirrhosis.
Treatment aims to fix the underlying problem of heart failure
7. ascites
Answer
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
8. portal hypertension
, Answer
the elevation of blood pressure within the portal venous system. Forms collateral circulation for
alternate circulatory pathway
9. collateral circulation
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circulation by secondary channels after obstruction of the principal channel supplying the heart
10. esophageal varices
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swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus. they do not tolerate high pressure and
can bleed easily Can lead to deadly variceal hemorrhages
11. albumin
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Liver will make this enzyme when properly working. Low means not working effectively
12. Hypoalbuminemia
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marked decrease in serum albumin concentration because of the liver's decreased ability to
synthesize albumin that will result in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure
13. factors that affect ascites
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increased hepatic lymph flow, hyperaldosteronism, impaired water extretion, portal
hypertension, decreased serum oncotic pressure
14. 3 pounds in 2 days and 5 pounds in a week
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Weight gain that must be reported to provider
15. 3.5-5
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albumin level
16. 135-145
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sodium lab
17. 1.3-2.1
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magnesium lab
18. 3.5 to 5
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