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The liver is the largest organ in the human body. Important processes occur in our lives, which is a process of energy storage, regulation of cholesterol metabolism, and neutralizing toxins / drugs that enter our bodies, so we can imagine the consequences that would arise if there is damage to the liver. 
 
Liver Cirrhosis is a pathological condition that describes end-stage hepatic fibrosis that goes progressively characterized by distortion of the hepatic architecture and the formation of regenerative nodules (Sudoyo Aru, et al 2009) 
 
Causes of cirrhosis include: 
<ul>
<li>Malnutrition</li>
<li>Alcohol</li>
<li>Hepatic virus</li>
<li>Hemochromatosis (iron overload)</li>
<li>Toxic substances</li>
</ul>
 
Clinical Manifestations of Liver Cirrhosis 
<ul>
<li>Enlarged liver</li>
<li>Gastric varices</li>
<li>Edema</li>
<li>Obstruction portal and ascites</li>
<li>Vitamin deficiency and anemia</li>
<li>Mental Decline</li>
<li>Nausea, vomiting, anorexia and weight loss</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Muscle weakness and feeling tired</li>
</ul>
 
Diagnostic Tests 
<ul>
<li>Imaging exams: ultrasound liver, gall bladder, and spleen. Liver ultrasound can describe how far the damage.</li>
<li>Pathological examination: Pathological examination for signs of viral hepatitis.</li>
<li>Liver function tests: The liver function tests, we can understand how much the severity of liver cirrhosis.</li>
<li>Four indicators of hepatic fibrosis: liver fibrosis is a chronic disease. Early detection using four indicators of hepatic fibrosis, may help diagnose more quickly whether there is liver fibrosis.</li>
<li>Liver biopsy: A biopsy can indicate the presence or absence of cirrhosis of the liver.</li>
<li>Laparoscopy: direct examination that can be done in the liver, spleen, digestive organs.</li>
</ul>
 
 Nursing Diagnosis 
<ol>
<li>Excess fluid volume</li>
<li>Ineffective breathing pattern</li>
<li>Impaired gas exchange</li>
<li>Pain (acute / chronic)</li>
<li>Impaired physical mobility </li>
<li>Disturbed Body Image</li>
<li>Risk for infection</li>
<li>Impaired skin integrity</li>
<li>Low Self-Esteem</li>
</ol>
 
Source : <a href="http://nandanursingdiagnosis.blogspot.co.id/2013/01/10-nursing-diagnosis-for-liver-disease.html">http://nandanursingdiagnosis.blogspot.co.id/2013/01/10-nursing-diagnosis-for-liver-disease.html</a>

Liver Cirrhosis - 10 Nursing Diagnosis

The liver is the largest organ in the human body. Important processes occur in our lives, which is a process of energy storage, regulatio...