Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is discussing the pathophysiology of cirrhosis with a group of clients. Which statement should the nurse include?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While exposure to environmental toxins can contribute to liver damage, it is not the primary cause of cirrhosis.

B) Correct. Cirrhosis is the result of chronic, progressive liver damage and scarring, often stemming from various underlying liver diseases, such as chronic viral hepatitis, excessive alcohol consumption, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

C) Incorrect. This describes autoimmune hepatitis, where the immune system attacks liver cells, but it is not the cause of cirrhosis.

D) Incorrect. Cirrhosis is primarily caused by chronic liver damage, not genetic factors.




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