The signs and symptoms a patient may exhibit when experiencing liver cirrhosis

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QUESTION 1.

Compare and contrast neurotransmitters and hormones.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

QUESTION 2.

Discuss the signs and symptoms a patient may exhibit when experiencing liver cirrhosis.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

Analyze the case study found on p. 276 in your textbook by addressing the assigned questions below. While analyzing the case, be sure to identify the major problems and issues.

 Draft a response or strategy for addressing the major problems and issues.

 Make recommendations to improve the patient’s health.

 Discuss any negative consequences that may occur if the patient’s health issue is not addressed.

Your response should be at least one page in length. Include at least one reference to support your work in APA style. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

The Maria story The case study

Maria is a 35 year old insulin dependent diabetic who currently takes good care of herself. She didn’t take good care of herself as a teenager. She is on an insulin pump to try to control her blood sugar, but has recently passed out in public several times.

What conditions causes her to pass out (hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia)

Why does this condition develop 

What are the treatments for early stages of this condition 

Given that she has been a diabetic for so long, why doesn’t Maria realize she is in trouble before she pass out