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The Clinical setting step by step is no longer available. Liver failure may be acute or chronic.  Causes include: certain drugs, alcohol  abuse and certain chemicals . Hepatic Encephalopathy Hepatic Encephalopathy is a complication  of liver failure. The damaged liver loses  the ability to remove ammonia and other toxic waste.These products build up in the  blood and can migrate to the brain, resulting in  encephalopathy.   Patients may become  confused , lethargic  and even comatose.  Typically, Lactulose is ordered by the doctor,  to remove excess  ammonia. ICP monitoring is sometimes  done for the patient with  hepatic encephalopathy.                                                                              ...

  The critical thinking of a new nurse can be a challenge in the clinical setting . Knowing how to put the pieces of the puzzle  together can make this challenge easy. Here are some helpful hints: - Gather relevant information about history, diagnosis and treatment for the patients you are assigned to. - Familiarize yourself with the plan of care . - Delegate responsibilities to other staff members, if you are in charge. - Know your unit's policies and procedures. - Assess patient / family needs for social services. - Familiarize yourself with the medications the patient is receiving / its uses and side effects - If a blood transfusion is ordered, follow your Institution's policies and procedures for transfusion. A nurse's priorities When a nurse's priorities are wrong In the image above, Jenna is a new nurse. She has not fully understood the importance of safe nursing practices. Her desperation to be on time to meet a friend for lunch, took priority over patient saf...