Question

Refer the previous question: The following table gives the common disorders, problems and complaints associated with each body system and its components relevant to the nursing care you might provide for your clients in the Australian health care system. Complete the following table with regard to its definition, pathophysiology, signs and impact of specific health procedures(in 10-20 words each). DISEASES AFFECTING THE GASTRO INTETINAL SYSTEM Cirrhosis of liver Cirrhosis of liver 16.1) Definition 16.2) Briefly outline the pathophysiology 16.3) List four specific signs 16.4) What is the impact of a high protein diet on patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver?

Answer 1

Cirrhosis of liver: a) definition: it is chronic degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaceed by scar tissues, b) pathophysiology:normally the liver plays a vital role insynthesis of proteins , detoxification and storage and metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates. in cirrohsis of liver is the development of scar tissue that replaces normal parenchyma, this scar tissue blocks the portal flow of through the organ raising the blood pressure and disturbing normal function, c) signs :the signs are weakness, right upper abdominal pain, fever and jaundice( loss of appetite, fatigue and itching etc) d) impaact of high protein diet on patient with cirrhosis of the liver:high protein diet leads more breakdown of proteins leads to more aproduction of intestinal ammonia production and thereby leading to the heaptic encephallopathy.