What are some common liver diseases that nurses should be aware of?
Nurses should be aware of several common liver diseases, including:
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E). - Cirrhosis: Chronic liver damage leading to scarring and impaired liver function. - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Accumulation of fat in the liver not due to alcohol. - Alcoholic Liver Disease: Liver damage due to excessive alcohol consumption. - Liver Cancer: Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) or metastatic liver cancer.
