Intermediate Med-Surg: Chapter 48 – Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas Disorders

In this Intermediate Med-Surg episode, we break down Chapter 48 of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, focusing on liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders. You’ll get a comprehensive look at conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, and liver cancer—from causes and pathophysiology to signs, treatments, and nursing care. We also cover chronic conditions like NAFLD and autoimmune hepatitis. This episode gives nursing students the insight needed to support patients dealing with digestive organ dysfunction, while linking patho to hands-on care.