WN9

Q1- For patients with liver failure due to cirrhosis liver, transplantation may be the only possible treatment.

· How is the care for the patient undergoing liver transplantation different from the care of a regular surgical patient?

· What patient teaching is needed after a patient receives a liver transplant?

· Should the patient with alcoholic cirrhosis be a candidate for a liver transplant?

· Should government funds be used in the care of patients with cirrhosis who continue to consume alcohol?

Q2- Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of "my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous". He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. Develop a plan of care for the patient. Use the attached concept map.

Student’s Name Rasmussen NPR Concept Plan Date

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