Cirrhosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Renal Liver Cirrhosis - End-Stage Disease Dale Mayman - Complex Case Target groups: Nurses Estimated scenario time: 20 to 30 minutes Estimated guided reflection time: 30 minutes Brief Summary This case will present the student(s) with a patient with end-stage liver disease. His wife is present and questioning liver transplant options. The student(s) is expected to provide information and manage different options regarding organ transplant as well as quality of life issues to a noncomplia...

John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution. Primary Concept Nutrition John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution CIRRHOSIS CASE STUDY 2© 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 2. Perfusion 3. Cognition 4. Clinical Judgment FUNDAMENTAL Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Cirrhosis History of Present Problem: John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presen...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

Exam 3: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: What is the reflux (backward flow) of urine from the urethra into the bladder? Answer: Ureterovesical reflux Q: Preferred measure to establish bacteriuria Answer: Clean catch midstream urine specimen, urine culture Q: Types of Lower UTI Answer: Bacterial cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder), bacterial prostatitis (...

HESI Exam Version 1: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV gentamicin three times daily. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of this medication? a. Hypoglycemia b. Proteinuria c. Nasal congestion d. Visual disturbances Answer: b. Proteinuria Question: A nurse is p...

Cirrhosis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass You are the nurse caring for a patient who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following characteristics should you expect? (Select all that apply) INR 1 PT 10 INR 2 PT 20 - Answer- INR 2 PT 20 The PT to INR ratio in a healthy patient without liver damage is 10:1. This would rule out A and B as those with liver cirrhosis should have decreased clotting factors due to the inability of the liver to produce them. This would...

John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution. Primary Concept Nutrition John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution CIRRHOSIS CASE STUDY 2© 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 2. Perfusion 3. Cognition 4. Clinical Judgment FUNDAMENTAL Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Cirrhosis History of Present Problem: John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presen...

Exam 4: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: Which statement is false about the pathophysiology of alcoholic cirrhosis? Answer: inflammation and damage leading to cirrhosis begin in the bile canaliculi Q: Which statement is false regarding the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis? Answer: acute pancreatitis is an autoimmune disease in which IgG coats the pancreatic acinar cells so that they are destroyed...

Cirrhosis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass You are the nurse caring for a patient who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following characteristics should you expect? (Select all that apply) INR 1 PT 10 INR 2 PT 20 - Answer- INR 2 PT 20 The PT to INR ratio in a healthy patient without liver damage is 10:1. This would rule out A and B as those with liver cirrhosis should have decreased clotting factors due to the inability of the liver to produce them. This would...

John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution. Primary Concept Nutrition John Richardson, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with Complete Solution CIRRHOSIS CASE STUDY 2© 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 2. Perfusion 3. Cognition 4. Clinical Judgment FUNDAMENTAL Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Cirrhosis History of Present Problem: John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presen...