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Cirrhosis Management: Discharge Teaching and Patient Care

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What is a complication of cirrhosis that can cause esophageal varices?

Diabetes

Hepatitis A

Portal hypertension (correct)

Liver failure

What is a key component of managing cirrhosis?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet (correct)

Eating raw shellfish

Drinking plenty of alcohol

Using dirty needles for tattoos or piercings

What is a treatment for ascites, a complication of portal hypertension?

Diuretic medication management

Paracentesis procedure (correct)

Liver transplant

Peritoneovenous shunt insertion

What is a nutrition therapy goal for liver failure?

Limiting salt in the diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic indicator of portal hypertension?

Increased portal venous pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of portal hypertension?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a band at the base of varices?

To decrease blood supply to the varices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a TIPS?

To decrease venous pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?

To control bleeding in the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential life-threatening complication of using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?

Esophageal perforation Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing priority when using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?

Prevention of balloon migration Signup and view all the answers

How often should the esophageal balloon be deflated according to nursing orders?

Every 8-12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of scar tissue formation in the liver due to cirrhosis?

Blockage of bile ducts and alteration of hepatic blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for cirrhosis?

To prevent further liver damage and reduce complications Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?

Varices in the esophagus and stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nutrition therapy in the management of liver failure?

To provide essential nutrients for liver function Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic method of choice for cirrhosis?

Liver biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of last resort for end-stage liver disease?

Liver transplant Signup and view all the answers