Nursing Diagnosis for Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue and regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease, but has many other possible causes. Some cases are idiopathic, i.e., of unknown cause.

Nursing Diagnosis for Cirrhosis

1. Imbalanced Nutrition, Less Than Body Requirements related to anorexia and gastrointestinal disorders.
2. Activity intolerance related to fatigue and weight loss.
3. Impaired skin integrity related to edema formation.