Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses by Chaney Amanda MSN ARNP FNP-BC;

Author:Chaney, Amanda, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2016-08-16T07:56:00+00:00

ICD-10 CODE

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: E88.01

Budd–Chiari syndrome: I82.0

Hemochromatosis, other: E83.118

Hemochromatosis, unspecified: E83.119

Hereditary hemochromatosis: E83.110

Primary sclerosing cholangitis: K83.0

Primary biliary cirrhosis: K74.3

Polycystic liver disease (cystic disease of the liver): Q44.6

Wilson’s disease: E83.01

FAST FACTS in a NUTSHELL

1.Phlebotomy is recommended for patients with hemochromatosis to control iron levels.

2.PSC and PBC are both chronic biliary disorders.

3.There is an association between PSC and IBD.

4.Classic physical examination findings of Wilson’s disease include Kayser–Fleischer rings.

5.Lifelong anticoagulation is usually needed for patients with BCS.

6.Any cause of liver disease can result in liver failure or cirrhosis. Referral to a specialist at a transplant center is recommended to appropriately manage these disorders.

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