Open AccessCirrhosis
Author(s) -
Kelly Casler,
Amanda Chaney
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nursing
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.187
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1538-8689
pISSN - 0360-4039
DOI - 10.1097/01.nurse.0000731828.24893.bb
Subject(s) - cirrhosis , medicine , intensive care medicine , pathophysiology , disease , general surgery , gastroenterology
The role of nurses in managing patients with cirrhosis is increasing due to the growing prevalence of the disease. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications, and management of patients with cirrhosis, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice.