Summary NURSING SURGICAL N | Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Tract Problems | Complete Study Notes

Group #1 Viral Hepatitis: Types A, B, C, D, E; similar manifestations; Most commonly caused by viruses but it can also be caused by substances (alcohol, medications, chemicals), autoimmune diseases, a nd metabolic abnormalities; CMV, EBV, HSV, coxsackievirus, and rubella can also cause liver disease Group #2 Describe the nursing Management of the Patient with Viral hepatitis. Group #3: Cirrhosis - chronic progressive disease characterized by extensive degeneration and destruction of the liver parenchymal cells - End-stage of liver disease - Fibrous scar tissue and regenerative nodules occur as liver tries to repair itself Group #4 Acute Liver Failure Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies: Nursing and Interprofessional Management: Describe Liver Transplantation: Gerontologic Considerations Group #7 Gallbladder Disorders Pathophysiology: Clinical Manifestations: Complications: Interprofessional Care: Describe the nursing management of the patient undergoing surgical treatment of cholecystitis and cholelithiasis: Show Less