title: Managing patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.
abstract: This article focuses on the etiology, complications, and treatment of alcoholic cirrhosis. Nursing care of patients with alcoholic cirrhosis is based on an understanding of normal hepatic functions, the systemic effects of cirrhosis and related complications, and the treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tenn., USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zeigler
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing*; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors