Lindsey Black

Question 1

what is Lindsey’s related topic?

Answer 1

MUST/ fluids and electrolytes

Question 2

how old is she?

Answer 2

40

Question 3

what department is she in?

Answer 3

medical receiving

Question 4

what does lindsey inform you?

Answer 4

• unintentional weight loss in the last 3 months
• reduced appetite and vomitting
• loose stools serveral time per day

Question 5

how does lindsey appear?

Answer 5

• pale
• clothes worn appear loose

Question 6

what is lindsey’s main and additional concern?

Answer 6

• GI disturbance
• alcohol-related issues

Question 7

how is ascities linked to alcohol use?

Answer 7

*hypertension in the portal vein (blood vessel which carries blood from GI tract, spleen & pancreas, to the liver)

• this results in fluid leaking out of portal vein into abdomen

Question 8

what is cirrhosis?

Answer 8

• also known as end-stage of liver disease
• scarring of the liver, caused by long-term liver damage
• irriversible destruction of liver tissue
• excessive alcohol consumption is the main cause of cirrhosis

Question 9

can cirrhosis cause ascities? if so, how?

Answer 9

• yes

Question 10

what are symptoms/signs of end-stage cirrhosis?

Answer 10

• impaired digestion
• impaired absorption portal