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What is a complication of cirrhosis that can cause esophageal varices?
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?
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?
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?
What is a nutrition therapy goal for liver failure?
What is a diagnostic indicator of portal hypertension?
What is a diagnostic indicator of portal hypertension?
What is a possible complication of portal hypertension?
What is a possible complication of portal hypertension?
What is the purpose of placing a band at the base of varices?
What is the purpose of placing a band at the base of varices?
What is the primary function of a TIPS?
What is the primary function of a TIPS?
What is the purpose of an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
What is the purpose of an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
What is a potential life-threatening complication of using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
What is a potential life-threatening complication of using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
What is the nursing priority when using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
What is the nursing priority when using an esophagogastric balloon tamponade?
How often should the esophageal balloon be deflated according to nursing orders?
How often should the esophageal balloon be deflated according to nursing orders?
What is the main consequence of scar tissue formation in the liver due to cirrhosis?
What is the main consequence of scar tissue formation in the liver due to cirrhosis?
What is the primary goal of treatment for cirrhosis?
What is the primary goal of treatment for cirrhosis?
What is a common complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?
What is a common complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?
What is the role of nutrition therapy in the management of liver failure?
What is the role of nutrition therapy in the management of liver failure?
What is the diagnostic method of choice for cirrhosis?
What is the diagnostic method of choice for cirrhosis?
What is the treatment of last resort for end-stage liver disease?
What is the treatment of last resort for end-stage liver disease?
