Problem
1) Bleeding Esophageal Varices
a) Explain the relationship between esophageal varices and portal HTN.
b) Explain the relationship between esophageal varices and cirrhosis.
c) Describe nutritional therapy and rationale once a patient is stabilized.
2) Ascites
a) Describe the pathogenesis of ascites.
b) How is ascites measured?
c) How does the presence of ascites affect the nutritional assessment of the patient? Which parameters are most affected?
d) Discuss the nutritional goals (i.e fluid and sodium)