Patho
This delivers blood to the liver from the GIT
What is Portal Vein?
The nurse would correlate with result as consistent with hepatitis A?
What is Presence of IgM anti-HAV
Epigastric pain and flu like symptoms
What are symptoms of Hep A infection?
Elevated AST, ALT, and Bilirubin
What are the expected lab results for a pt with cirrhosis of the liver?
Keep HOB and foot of bed elevated
What is assisting a pt suffering from ascites with respiratory status by relieving pressure on the diaphragm?
The falciform ligament
What separates the right and left lobe of the liver
This lab value would indicate decreased liver function secondary to liver cancer or cirrhosis
What is elevated serum ammonia level?
Transmitted through blood and body fluids
What is hepatitis B & C?
Airway obstruction, scissors at bedside
What is a complication of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube and what are the nursing precautions?
promoting rest
What are ways pts with hepatitis can decrease metabolic demands on the liver?
What are Kupffer cells
Elevated AST, Urinary bilirubin, and ALT
What lab results would you expect to see in a pt with cirrhosis of the liver?
Anti-HBs
What is the test that shows if client's Hepatitis B vaccinations have been effective?
Asterixis
What is a clinical manifestation in cirrhosis signaling the nurse to a change in mental status?
soft toothbrushes and electric razors
What are ways to minimize risk for bleeding for cirrhosis pts?
65g/kg
How much glycogen can the liver store before it turns it fat and sends to adipose tissue?
decrease in plasma protein (albumin)
What is the cause for water and sodium retention in patients with cirrhosis of the liver?
IV drug use
What is common cause of Hep C?
Lactulose
What is the medication given to reduce ammonia levels in pt with cirrhosis of the liver?
bleeding gums, ecchymosis, epistaxix, and petechiae
What are signs of decreased clotting factors and Vit K deficiency?
450mL
Average amount of blood stored in the liver
Elevated Ammonia levels
What is the main cause of hepatic encephalopathy?
Presence of IgM anti-HAV
What are the diagnostic results of a pt with suspected hepatitis A?
What are beta-blockers, vasospressin or sandostatin?
restrict protein intake
What is way pt with cirrhosis can avoid raising ammonia levels?