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Background: Cirrhosis is a multi-organ disease that affects the kidneys, heart, arterial circulation, lungs, stomach, and brain, in addition to the liver. As a result, individuals may develop a range of issues, leading to many hospitalizations and high rates of morbidity and mortality. One of the goals of this study is to look at the status of nutrition among cirrhotic patients, as well as look into other factors that might be linked to malnutrition. Further, any possible links between nutrition and cirrhosis were investigated in order to better assess and manage individuals with cirrhosis and improve their outcomes. Aim: To investigate the indicators and risk factors associated with malnutrition in cirrhotic patients Subjects: A convenient sample of 60 adult male and female patients with a confirmed diagnosis of liver cirrhosis admitted to the Medical Hospital Cairo University. Results: This study shows that malnutrition indicators, anthropometric arm indicators and biochemical assessment can be useful techniques for assessing nutritional status in cirrhotic patients. According to the findings, various socio-demographic characteristics including age, gender, marital status, occupational status, etiology of liver cirrhosis have an important link with liver diseases, malnutrition in patients. Anthropometric measurements and biochemical parameters are in support of this. Conclusion: Dietary intervention in the form of nutrition assistance must be integrated in nursing care plan to help patients achieve better results. For this purpose, a better diagnosis, nursing care, and therapy of patients with varying degrees of malnutrition, a complete clinical examination, anthropometric measures, and objective biochemical tests are required.