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The most common causes of cirrhosis are chronic hepatitis C, alcoholism, ______, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
The most common causes of cirrhosis are chronic hepatitis C, alcoholism, ______, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Cirrhosis leads to ______ due to obstruction to flow in the portal vein.
Cirrhosis leads to ______ due to obstruction to flow in the portal vein.
portal hypertension
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that results from ______ of the hepatic capillaries.
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that results from ______ of the hepatic capillaries.
venous congestion
Bleeding esophageal varices are fragile, thin-walled, distended esophageal veins that become ______ and rupture.
Bleeding esophageal varices are fragile, thin-walled, distended esophageal veins that become ______ and rupture.
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Decreased synthesis of bile fats in the liver prevents the absorption of ______-soluble vitamins.
Decreased synthesis of bile fats in the liver prevents the absorption of ______-soluble vitamins.
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Without vitamin K and clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, the client is prone to ______ and easy bruising.
Without vitamin K and clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, the client is prone to ______ and easy bruising.
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Jaundice occurs because the liver is unable to metabolize ______
Jaundice occurs because the liver is unable to metabolize ______
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Portal systemic encephalopathy is caused by failure of the diseased liver to detoxify ______ agents such as ammonia
Portal systemic encephalopathy is caused by failure of the diseased liver to detoxify ______ agents such as ammonia
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Hepatorenal syndrome is characterized by a sudden decrease in ______ output
Hepatorenal syndrome is characterized by a sudden decrease in ______ output
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Serum ______ is decreased in diagnostic evaluation
Serum ______ is decreased in diagnostic evaluation
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Serum ______ is increased in diagnostic evaluation
Serum ______ is increased in diagnostic evaluation
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Liver ______ is a confirmatory diagnostic test
Liver ______ is a confirmatory diagnostic test
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Pathophysiology Appendix kinked or occluded by fecalith, lymphoid ______, foreign bodies, or tumors
Pathophysiology Appendix kinked or occluded by fecalith, lymphoid ______, foreign bodies, or tumors
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Diagnostic Evaluation Pregnancy test – rule out ______ pregnancy
Diagnostic Evaluation Pregnancy test – rule out ______ pregnancy
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Complications ______ or Perforation
Complications ______ or Perforation
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Complications Peritonitis ______ formation
Complications Peritonitis ______ formation
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Management Prevent or treat surgical site ______ – administer antibiotic therapy
Management Prevent or treat surgical site ______ – administer antibiotic therapy
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Management Attain optimal ______ – assess return of bowel sounds and passing of flatus
Management Attain optimal ______ – assess return of bowel sounds and passing of flatus
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