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An early sign of pathological nchanges of the brain following liver damage include asterixis, which is a flapping ______.
Term referring to a lack of appetitie. Often present in episodes of cholecystitis.
Low levels of this occur in cirrhosis because the liver cannot sythesize it. The low levels contribute to the leaking of fluid into the peritoneal cavity.
This condition (hepatic ______) results from a build up of toxins, including ammonia and is characterized by neurological changes.
Chronic cholecystitis is associated with pain, belching, and heartburn that occurs shortly after eating foods high in this.
Type of GI bleed common in individuals with advanced cirrhosis.
Term describing the change in the size of the spleen caused by blood being shunted to the splenic vein.
Term referring to a low white blood cell count. this can occur when splenic enlargement shortens the lifespan of blood cells.
Condition of deficient red blood cells. An enlarged spleen can cause shortened blood cell lifespans, contributing to this condition.
Verticales
A lack of platelets, can result from splenic enlargement.
If gut bacteria flow into the peritoneal cavity, the client will show signs of inflammation such as this.
Cholecystitis is characterized by galbladder ______.
Cholelithiasis in common terms, means this.
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to third spacing of fluid. Cirrhosis is a common cause.
A yellowish pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells.
Acute cholecystitis is associated with pain in the ___ (abbreviation).
Type of hypertension associated with advanced cirrhosis. Precursor to esophageal varices.
Condition characterized by yellowish discoloration of the skin and elastic tissues such as the sclera.