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Chapter 6Chapter 6
Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder
Mosby items and derived items © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
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Laboratory and Diagnostic ExaminationsLaboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
• Serum bilirubin test• Liver enzyme tests• Serum protein test• Oral cholecystography (gallbladder series)• Intravenous cholangiography (IV cholangiogram)• Operative cholangiography• T-tube cholangiogram• Ultrasound of the liver, gallbladder, and biliary
system• Gallbladder scanning• Liver biopsy• Liver scanning
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Laboratory and Diagnostic ExaminationsLaboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
(continued)
• Blood ammonia
• Hepatitis virus studies
• Serum amylase test
• Urine amylase test
• Ultrasound of pancreas
• Computerized tomography of the abdomen
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography of the pancreatic duct (ERCP)
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Cirrhosis Etiology/pathophysiology
• Chronic, degenerative disease of the liver
• Scar tissue restricts the flow of blood to the liver
• Types of cirrhosis Laennec’s cirrhosis Postnecrotic cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis Secondary biliary cirrhosis
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Etiology/pathophysiology (continued)
• Alteration of liver function Reduced ability to metabolize albumin Obstruction of portal vein Increased pressure in veins that drain GI tract
• Complications Portal hypertension Ascites Esophageal varices Hepatic encephalopathy
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Cirrhosis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• Early stages Abdominal pain Liver is firm and easy to palpate
• Late stages Dyspepsia Changes in bowel habits Nausea and vomiting Gradual weight loss
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment (continued)
• Late stages (continued) Ascites Enlarged spleen Spider angiomas Anemia Bleeding tendencies Epistaxis
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment (continued)
• Late stages (continued) Purpura Hematuria Bleeding gums Jaundice Disorientation
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Figure 6-2Figure 6-2
Systemic clinical manifestations of liver cirrhosis.
(From Lewis, S.M., Heitkemper, M.M., Dirksen, S.R. [2007]. Medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems. [7th ed.]. St. Louis: Mosby.)
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Cirrhosis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
• Pharmacological management Antiemetics
o Benadryl and Dramamineo Contraindicated: Vistaril, Compazine, and Atarax
• Eliminate the cause Alcohol Hepatotoxins Environmental exposure to harmful chemicals
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Diet
Well-balanced High in calories Moderate in protein Low in fat Low in sodium Supplemental vitamins and folic acid
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Treatment of complications
Asciteso Bed resto Strict I&Oo Restrict fluids and sodiumo Diuretics: Aldactone, Lasix, HCTZo Vitamins K, C, and folic acid supplementso LeVeen peritoneal-jugular shunto Paracentesis
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Figure 6-3Figure 6-3
LeVeen continuous peritoneal jugular shunt.
(From Beare, P.G., Myers, J.L. [1998]. Adult health nursing. [3rd ed.]. St. Louis: Mosby.)
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Treatment of complications (continued)
Ruptured esophageal variceso Maintain airway; establish IVo Vasopressin drip to control bleedingo Sengstaken-Blakemore tubeo Endoscopic sclerotherapyo Portacaval shunto Blood transfusion
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• Cirrhosis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Treatment of complications (continued)
Hepatic encephalopathyo Decrease protein in dieto Avoid drugs that are detoxified by the livero Lactuloseo Neomycin
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Liver cancer Etiology and pathology
• Hepatocellular carcinoma most commonly seen
• Cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C and B are also elevated risk factors
• In the United States liver cancer is seen more in people over age 40
• Metastatic carcinoma of the liver is seen more than primary liver cancer
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Liver cancer Clinical manifestations
• Hepatomegaly
• Weight loss
• Peripheral edema
• Ascites
• Portal hypertension
• Dull epigastric pain
• Jaundice
• Anorexia
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• Liver cancer Diagnostic tests
• Liver scan
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging
• ERCP
• Liver biopsy
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• Liver cancer Medical management/nursing interventions
• Palliative care
• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
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• Hepatitis Etiology/pathophysiology
• Inflammation of the liver resulting from several types of viral agents or exposure to toxic substances
• Hepatitis A Most common Oral-fecal transmission
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• Hepatitis (continued) Etiology/pathophysiology (continued)
• Hepatitis B Transmission by contaminated serum; blood transfusion,
contaminated needles, dialysis, or direct contact with infected body fluids
• Hepatitis C Transmitted through contaminated needles and blood
transfusions
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• Hepatitis (continued) Etiology/pathophysiology (continued)
• Hepatitis D Co-infection with hepatitis B
• Hepatitis E Fecal contamination of water Rare in the United States; usually in developing countries
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• Hepatitis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• General malaise
• Aching muscles
• Photophobia
• Headaches
• Chills
• Abdominal pain
• Dyspepsia
• Nausea
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• Hepatitis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment (continued)
• Diarrhea/constipation
• Pruritus
• Hepatomegaly
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Weight loss
• Jaundice
• Dark amber urine
• Clay-colored stools
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Figure 6-5Figure 6-5
Severe jaundice.
(From Kamal, A., Brockelhurst, J.C. [1991]. Color atlas of geriatric medicine. [3rd ed.]. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book—Europe.)
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• Hepatitis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
• Treat symptoms
• Small, frequent meals Low-fat, high-carbohydrate
• IV fluids for dehydration
• Vitamin C, vitamin B–complex, vitamin K
• Avoid unnecessary medications, especially sedatives
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• Hepatitis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Gamma globulin or immune serum globulin
• Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) Should be given to anyone exposed to hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B vaccine Should be given to people identified as high risk for
developing hepatitis B
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• Liver abscesses Etiology/pathophysiology
• May be single or multiple
• Abscess forms in the liver due to invading bacteria
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• Liver abscesses (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• Fever
• Chills
• Abdominal pain and tenderness in the right upper quadrant
• Hepatomegaly
• Jaundice
• Anemia
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• Liver abscesses (continued) Diagnostic tests
• Radiograph
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• Liver scan Medical management/nursing interventions
• IV antibiotic therapy
• Percutaneous drainage of liver abscess
• Open surgical drainage
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• Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis Etiology/pathophysiology
• An obstruction, gallstone, or tumor prevents bile from leaving the gallbladder, and the trapped bile acts as an irritant, causing inflammation
• Risk factors Female; American Indian or white; obesity; pregnancy;
diabetes; multiparous women; use of birth control
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Figure 6-6Figure 6-6
Common sites of gallstones.
(from Monahan, F.D., et al. [2007]. Phipps’ medical-surgical nursing: health and illness perspectives. [8th ed.]. St. Louis: Mosby.)
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• Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• Indigestion after eating foods high in fat
• Severe, colicky pain in the right upper quadrant
• Anorexia
• Nausea and vomiting
• Flatulence
• Increased heart and respiratory rates
• Diaphoresis
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• Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment (continued)
• Low-grade fever
• Elevated WBC
• Mild jaundice
• Steatorrhea (fatty stool)
• Dark amber urine
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• Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
• Mild attacks Pharmacological management
o Antispasmodic and analgesic medicationso Antibiotics
Bed rest NG tube to suction NPO IV fluids Dietary recommendations: Avoid spicy foods when
allowed PO intake
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• Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
(continued)• Lithotripsy
• Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic Open
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• Pancreatitis Etiology/pathophysiology
• Inflammation of the pancreas Acute or chronic
• Predisposing factors Alcohol Trauma Infectious disease Certain drugs
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• Pancreatitis (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• Abdominal pain
• Anorexia; nausea and vomiting
• Malaise
• Low-grade fever
• Jaundice
• Weight loss
• Steatorrhea
• Tachycardia
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• Pancreatitis (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
• Pharmacological management Antiemetics Analgesics Anticholinergics Antacids
• NPO
• IV fluids
• NG tube
• Hyperalimentation
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Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and PancreasDisorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
• Cancer of the pancreas Etiology/pathophysiology
• Unknown
• Risk factors Cigarette smoking; exposure to chemical carcinogens;
diabetes mellitus; pancreatitis; diet high in meat, fat, and coffee
• May be metastasis from the lung, stomach, duodenum, or common bile duct (CBD)
• May live only 4 to 8 months after diagnosis
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• Cancer of the pancreas (continued) Clinical manifestations/assessment
• Anorexia
• Fatigue
• Nausea and flatulence
• Change in stools
• Steady, dull, aching pain in the epigastric area
• Weight loss
• Jaundice
• Onset of diabetes mellitus
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• Cancer of the pancreas (continued) Medical management/nursing interventions
• Surgery Whipple procedure Total pancreatectomy with resection of parts of the GI
tract
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
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Figure 6-9Figure 6-9
Whipple’s procedure, or radical pancreaticoduodenectomy.
(From Lewis, S.M., Heitkemper, M.M., Dirksen, S.R. [2007]. Medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems. [7th ed.]. St. Louis: Mosby.)
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Nursing ProcessNursing Process
• Nursing diagnoses Activity intolerance Breathing pattern,
ineffective Fluid volume, deficient Home maintenance,
impaired Injury, risk for Knowledge, deficient
Noncompliance Nutrition, imbalanced,
less than body requirements
Pain, acute/chronic Powerlessness Skin integrity, impaired Thought processes,
disturbed