How can nurses support patients with liver disease?
Nurses play a critical role in supporting patients with liver disease through various means:
1. Education: Teaching patients about the importance of lifestyle changes, such as a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight. 2. Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and monitoring of medications, considering the liver's role in drug metabolism. 3. Monitoring for Complications: Keeping an eye on potential complications like infections, gastrointestinal bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy. 4. Nutritional Support: Collaborating with dietitians to provide appropriate nutritional guidance and support. 5. Emotional Support: Offering emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, as liver disease can be a chronic and life-altering condition.
