Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder: Because of pruritus, malnutrition, and edema, what are patients with Cirrhosis prone to having?

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Because of pruritus, malnutrition, and edema, what are patients with Cirrhosis prone to having?

Lexie Rae Negron · Accepted Answer

Skin lesions and pressure sores

*Initiate preventative nursing interventions to avoid impairment of skin integrity such as alternating pressure air mattress, frequent turning, and back rubs

Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Because of pruritus, malnutrition, and edema, what are patients with Cirrhosis prone to having?

Skin lesions and pressure sores *Initiate preventative nursing interventions to avoid impairment of skin integrity such as alternating pressure air mattress, frequent turning, and back rubs

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