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Liver Disease Effects ֎ -:- Impacts cellular regulation, nutrition, fluid balance, electrolytes, infection, inflammation, pain, RBC production, clotting factors Liver Disease Acquisition ֎ -:- Obtained through Hepatitis C (2nd leading cause), Hepatitis B and D (most common), NAFLD, excessi...

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Brain Injury and Seizure Management
Questions & 100% Correct Answers-
Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
Liver Disease Effects


֎ -:- Impacts cellular regulation, nutrition, fluid balance, electrolytes, infection,

inflammation, pain, RBC production, clotting factors




Liver Disease Acquisition


֎ -:- Obtained through Hepatitis C (2nd leading cause), Hepatitis B and D (most

common), NAFLD, excessive alcohol use




Assessment for Liver Disease


֎ -:- Evaluate alcohol, drug, herb exposure; inquire about needle sticks, tattoos,

healthcare work, sexual history, family history, medical history




Physical Assessment Findings


֎ -:- Includes ascites, jaundice, bruising, abdominal pain due to liver disease




Fluid Overload




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֎ -:- Presence of fluid in abdomen and extremities, causing edema; dehydration

can coexist




Liver Disorder Diagnosis


֎ -:- Utilizes lab work (AST, ALT, GGT, etc.), imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound),

endoscopy, and biopsy




Albumin Importance


֎ -:- Prevents third spacing, maintains blood pressure in liver disorders




Encephalopathy Definition


֎ -:- Brain disease or dysfunction, common in liver disorders due to ammonia

buildup




Cirrhosis Indications


֎ -:- Manifests as dry skin, pruritus, edema, ascites, hepatomegaly




Esophageal Varices


֎ -:- Enlarged veins in lower esophagus, a complication of cirrhosis leading to

bleeding risk




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Liver Biopsy


֎ -:- Invasive liver study for definitive diagnosis, requires monitoring for

hemorrhage




Paracentesis Procedure


֎ -:- Removal of ascites fluid from peritoneum, necessitates careful monitoring

and fluid volume considerations




Hyperammonemia Effects


֎ -:- Excess ammonia in liver disease causing confusion, coma, and potential

death




Hepatitis A


֎ -:- Highly contagious liver inflammation, preventable with vaccines and good

hygiene




Hepatitis B


֎ -:- Blood-borne liver infection with risk of failure, cancer, or cirrhosis; more

severe in infants and children




Hepatitis B Transmission



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