Open AccessCirrhosis
Author(s) -
Kelly Casler,
Amanda Chaney
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000681772.39310.d0
Subject(s) - cirrhosis , medicine , intensive care medicine , pathophysiology , disease , review article , gastroenterology , pathology
The NP's role in managing cirrhosis is increasing due to the growing prevalence of the disease. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with cirrhosis with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. Cirrhosis complications are also discussed.