Discussion Post: Ethical Dilemma
For patients with liver failure due to cirrhosis liver, transplantation may be the only possible treatment.
a) How is the care for the patient undergoing liver transplantation different from the care of a regular surgical patient?
b) What patient teaching is needed after a patient receives a liver transplant?
c) Should the patient with alcoholic cirrhosis be a candidate for a liver transplant?
d) Should government funds be used in the care of patients with cirrhosis who continue to consume alcohol?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.