NR 228 Exam 3 Study Guide 2021

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l to tropical areas avoid drinking water and avoid uncooked fruits and veggies no vaccine Fatty Liver at Risk and Diet: oavoid over nutrition - high fat - high fructose - weight loss w/out sk... ipping mealsomist common cause: alcohol - obesity - some medications - parenteral nutrition oliver disease ---> impairs protein synthesis ---> most affected is the immune system Liver Failure/Cirrhosis/Esophageal Varices/Ascites:oLiver Failure: oCirrhosis: protein and energy malnutrition common, soft, low-fiber, sodium and fluid restrictionchronic disease oEsophageal Varices: soft diet oAscites: sodium retention -- cannot use actual weight because of the fluid, need to find another way to weigh these ptsGall Bladder Risk and Diet:oocclusion can lead to ---> liver problems / failure or pancreatitis orisk factors ---> rapid weight loss through low calorie diets, very low fat diet, skipping breakfast [Show More]

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