Nutrition Flashcards

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Cirrhosis

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fibrosis and scarring of the liver

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Liver biopsy

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diagnostic procedure to determine the severity of liver damage

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3
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Paracentesis

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treatment of ascites, the build up of protein rich fluid in the abdomen

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4
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Types of Central Venous Access Devices

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a. non-tunneled
b. tunneled, has a Dacron cuff
c. PICC
d. implanted venous port, accessed with a Huber needle, sterile access

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5
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Prevention of an air embolism during removal of a CVAD

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Have the patient hold their breath and bear down during removal of a CVAD. Valsalva maneuver.

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Complications of TPN therapy

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a. pneumothorax
b. air embolism
c. sepsis
d. hyper or hypo glycemcia

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