Cirrhosis case study - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which information about cirrhosis should the nurse remember when responding to Frank's wife? - Answer There are several types of cirrhosis with differing causes. Which question is most important for the nurse to include when assessing the client for etiologic factors related to cirrhosis? - Answer Have you been exposed to toxic substances where you work? When nursing intervention is important prior to a paracentesis? - Answer Instruct the client to empty his bladder. Maintaining ...

Mr. Garcia is a 43 year old male who presented to the ED complaining of nausea and vomiting x 3 days. The nurse notes a large, distended abdomen and yellowing of the patient's skin and eyes. The patient reports a history of alcoholic cirrhosis. *What initial nursing assessments should be performed?* - ANS ⇨ Full abdominal assessment, including assessing for ascites ⇨ Heart and lung sounds ⇨ Skin assessment (color, turgor, etc.) ⇨ Full set of vital signs ⇨ Neurological as...

HESI Cirrhosis Case Study; with Questions & Answers. A client is brought to the Emergency Department following an automobile accident. The car the client was driving swerved off the road into the median, where the car's front end hit a highway bridge. The client is treated for minor injuries, and several lab tests are ordered. The client's blood alcohol level (ethyl alcohol) is 20 mg/dL (4.34 mmol/L), and liver enzymes are elevated. Assessment findings include lethargy, an enlarged liver o...

John Richards, 45 years old Primary Concept Nutrition Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 2. Perfusion 3. Cognition 4. Addiction 5. Clinical

Describe the pathophysiology of acute hepatitis B infection. - Answer Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, Hep B., from a viral infection. Considered to result from infection by a virus (HBV) that specifically targets the hepatocytes. Transmission by blood and body fluids. The liver cells are damaged by the cell-mediated immune response to the virus. Cell injury à Inflammation à necrosis in the liver. (pg. 461). Becomes chronic when persistent inflammation and necrosis of the l...

John Richards, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with complete solution John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0

HESI Cirrhosis Case Study; with Questions & Answers. A client is brought to the Emergency Department following an automobile accident. The car the client was driving swerved off the road into the median, where the car's front end hit a highway bridge. The client is treated for minor injuries, and several lab tests are ordered. The client's blood alcohol level (ethyl alcohol) is 20 mg/dL (4.34 mmol/L), and liver enzymes are elevated. Assessment findings include lethargy, an enlarged liver o...

Norris Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Chap. 1 Concepts of Health and Disease Exam Questions and Complete Solutions A client develops an infection with a resistant organism while hospitalized for surgery. After treatment, there are no obvious signs of infection, but a culture shows that the organism is present. Which term describes the client's status? a) Preclinical stage b) Carrier status c) Chronic disease d) Clinical disease - Ans: b) Carrier status In carrier status, t...

John Richards, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with complete solution John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0

John Richards, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with complete solution John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0