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One of the major causes for Cirrhosis of liver is:

One of the major causes for Cirrhosis of liver is: Correct Answer Alcohol abuse

Concept:

Cirrhosis is a chronic disease characterized by replacement of normal liver tissue with diffuse fibrosis that disrupts the structure and function of the liver.

Cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, is divided into three types: alcoholic, most frequently due to chronic alcoholism and the most common type of cirrhosis; postnecrotic, a late result of a previous acute viral hepatitis; and biliary, a result of chronic biliary obstruction and infection (least common type of cirrhosis).

Additional Information 

Symptoms

  • Compensated cirrhosis
  • Decompensated cirrhosis
  • Liver enlargement
  • Portal obstruction and ascites
  • Infection and peritonitis
  • Gastrointestinal varices
  • Edema.
  • Vitamin deficiency (A, C, and K) and anemia
  • Mental deterioration with impending hepatic encephalopathy and hepatic coma.

Nursing Management

  • Promoting Rest
  • Improving Nutritional Status
  • Providing Skin Care
  • Reducing Risk of Injury
  • Monitoring and Managing Complications
  • Promoting Home- and Community-Based Care

 

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