title: Nursing care of chronic and acute liver failure.
abstract: The authors describe the structure and functions of the liver, as well as the main causes and symptoms of chronic and acute liver failure. The nursing assessment and management of patients with liver disease are also examined.
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Starr
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hand
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index