Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 66, Liver Cirrhosis

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Cirrhosis causes portal hypertension, leading to life-threatening esophageal varices that are an immediate airway and bleeding priority. • Managing ascites involves daily weights, measuring abdominal girth, and monitoring for respiratory distress, not rapid fluid administration. • Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurologic complication from high ammonia levels, presenting with confusion and a classic flapping tremor called asterixis. • The primary treatment for hepatic encephalopathy is lactulose, and its effectiveness is measured by achieving two to three soft stools per day. • A key exam trap is diet; while protein was once restricted, the modern focus is on providing adequate protein while managing high ammonia with medication. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep