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Adult Health Nursing

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Adult Health Nursing Student’s Name Institutional Affiliations Course Date Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatitis Disorders  Commonly, they are caused by viruses  Also caused when exposed to toxic substances such as alcohol.  The entire body system is affected by liver dysfunctions  Examples of Hepatitis disorders  Non-viral  Liver hepatitis cancer among others Non-Viral Hepatitis  Inflammation of the liver  Inclined to cause scarring on the liver  Causes liver cancer  Causes liver failure  Leads to death in certain instances Non-Viral Hepatitis  They are of three types Toxic hepatitis Alcoholic hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis  Toxic hepatitis is caused by drugs, chemicals and other nutritional supplements  Alcoholic hepatitis emanates from too much alcohol consumption  Autoimmune hepatitis is brought about by an attack of the liver by the immune system Management of Non-Viral Hepatitis  Treatment through doctors prescription of corticosteroid.  Liver transplant  Taking medication  Avoiding exposure to substances that caused it such as alcohol Liver Cancer  The signs and symptoms of liver cancer include;  Appetite loss, abdominal swelling, nausea and vomiting, jaundice  Weight loss without trial, upper abdominal pain, general weakness an fatigue, white, chalky stools  See a doctor upon experiencing the symptoms above  Chang ...
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