Master cirrhosis pathophysiology, symptoms, and nursing interventions in this 25-minute educational nursing video that combines memory tricks and test-taking tips for exam and clinical practice success. Learn essential concepts including liver function and damage progression, hepatic encephalopathy's neurological impacts, key diagnostic indicators like jaundice and ascites, critical lab values, and vital nursing interventions such as paracentesis and lactulose therapy. Explore detailed explanations of portal hypertension, pruritus, alcoholic cirrhosis manifestations, and proper albumin therapy monitoring, all organized in clear segments from pathophysiology fundamentals through pharmacological management. Gain practical knowledge for both NCLEX preparation and patient care scenarios, with special attention to early recognition of complications and implementation of effective interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Cirrhosis of the Liver - Signs, Symptoms, Interventions and Nursing Care
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Cirrhosis Pathophysiology
01:09 Liver Function
06:07 Hepatic Encephalopathy
07:56 Cirrhosis Signs & Symptoms
08:52 Portal Hypertension and Ascites
12:33 Hepatic Encephalopathy Assessments
15:05 Liver Failure Labs
17:09 Pruritus
19:33 Alcoholic Cirrhosis Manifestations
20:44 Cirrhosis Diagnostic & Interventions
20:03 Paracentesis Procedure
22:18 Monitoring Albumin Effectiveness
23:15 Pharmacology
24:00 Conclusion
Taught by
Simple Nursing
