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GIT Nursing Management Flashcards

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Constipation Definition

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Abnormal frequency
Abnormal regularity
Abnormal hardening

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Constipation causes

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Medication
Pre existing conditions
Obstruction
Acute disease

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Risk factors for constipation

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Poor lifestyle (diet, sedentary, fluid, stress)
Immobility
Weakness

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Constipation pathophysiology

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interferes with 3 major functions of colon:

  • mucosal transport
  • Myoelectric activity
  • Process of defection
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Constipation clinical manifestations

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  • distention
  • pain
  • decreases appetite
  • headache
  • straining
  • hard dry stools
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Assessment and diagnostic findings of constipation

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  • pt hx
  • pt assessment
  • x-ray
  • PR exam
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Constipation complications

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  • hypertension
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Fissures
  • Seepage
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Nursing management of constipation

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  • Health hx
  • Medical hx
  • Medication (laxatives, pain relief)
  • Pt education
  • Health promotion
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Laxative classifications (6)

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  • Bulk forming
  • Saline agent
  • Lubricant
  • Stimulant
  • Faecal softener
  • Osmotic agent
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Diarrhoea definition

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  • increased frequency (+3 per day)
  • Increased stool amount (+200g day)
  • Altered consistency
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Diarrhoea causes

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  • disease (IBS)
  • Infection
  • Medication
  • Obstruction
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Diarrhoea pathophysiology

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  • secretary
  • osmotic
  • malabsorptive
  • exudative
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Diarrhoea clinical manifestation

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  • increased frequency
  • cramps
  • rumbling
  • distention
  • thirst
  • loss of apetite
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Diarrhoea assessment and diagnostic findings

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  • blood test
  • Urinalysis
  • stool culture
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Diarrhoea complications

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  • fluid and electrolyte loss
  • cardiac arrhythmias
  • dehydration
  • skin issues
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Diarrhoea nursing management

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  • assess
  • monitor (stool chart, FBC)
  • Infection precaution
  • Rehydration
  • Nutrition
  • Medication
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Nausea and vomiting definition

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N: sensation of needing to vomit, but not always doing so
V: Voluntarily or involuntarily emptying stomach contents through mouth

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Nausea and vomiting causes

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  • motion sickness
  • pregnancy
  • pain
  • emotional stress
  • food poisoning
  • viruses
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Nausea and vomiting causes pathophysiology

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  • visceral afferent stimulation
  • CNS disorders
  • Irritation of chemoreceptor trigger zone
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Nausea and vomiting causes assessment

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  • health hx
  • examination
  • neuro ax
  • blood test
  • X-ray
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Nausea and vomiting causes complications

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  • fluid and electrolyte loss
  • cardiac arrythmia
  • dehydration
  • pneumonia
  • hypovolaemic shock
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Nausea and vomiting causes nursing management

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  • assess & monitor (airway, pain, FBC, LOC, hydration)
  • infection precaution
  • rehydration
  • nutrition
  • medication (anti-emetics)

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