Hepatitis
This type of hepatitis is most commonly spread through contaminated food and water
what is Hepatitis A
This is the most common cause of ascites in patients with cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is this type of pain
This is the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones
Cholecystectomy
This lab test is most elevated in liver inflammation and is used to assess hepatitis severity
what is AST and ALT
Early cirrhosis symptoms: patients often report this GI complaint along with nausea and flatulence
anorexia or dyspepsia
These two enzymes are elevated in pancreatitis
Amylase and lipase
Patients with gallbladder disease often report intolerance to this type of food
fatty foods
This form of hepatitis has the highest rate of becoming chronic (75-85%)
what is Hepatitis C
esophageal varices
NPO status
This diagnostic test is first-line for gallstones
Ultrasound
Patients with acute hepatitis are taught to avoid this substance to prevent further liver damage
Alcohol
This neurologic complication results from ammonia buildup and causes confusion
Hepatic encephalopathy
These two physical signs (bruising) indicate severe pancreatitis
Cullen's signs and Grey-Turner's sign
This stool characteristic is seen with biliary obstruction
Clay-colored stool
This phase of hepatitis includes symptoms like jaundice, dark urine, and fatigue.
Icteric phase
This lab value is prolonged in cirrhosis due to impaired clotting factor production
Prothrombin time (PTT)
Hypocalcemia
This priority nursing intervention is used if the patient has severe vomiting
NG tube placement