GIT Nursing Management Flashcards
1
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Constipation Definition
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Abnormal frequency
Abnormal regularity
Abnormal hardening
2
Q
Constipation causes
A
Medication
Pre existing conditions
Obstruction
Acute disease
3
Q
Risk factors for constipation
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Poor lifestyle (diet, sedentary, fluid, stress)
Immobility
Weakness
4
Q
Constipation pathophysiology
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interferes with 3 major functions of colon:
- mucosal transport
- Myoelectric activity
- Process of defection
5
Q
Constipation clinical manifestations
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- distention
- pain
- decreases appetite
- headache
- straining
- hard dry stools
6
Q
Assessment and diagnostic findings of constipation
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- pt hx
- pt assessment
- x-ray
- PR exam
7
Q
Constipation complications
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- hypertension
- Haemorrhoids
- Fissures
- Seepage
8
Q
Nursing management of constipation
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- Health hx
- Medical hx
- Medication (laxatives, pain relief)
- Pt education
- Health promotion
9
Q
Laxative classifications (6)
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- Bulk forming
- Saline agent
- Lubricant
- Stimulant
- Faecal softener
- Osmotic agent
10
Q
Diarrhoea definition
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- increased frequency (+3 per day)
- Increased stool amount (+200g day)
- Altered consistency
11
Q
Diarrhoea causes
A
- disease (IBS)
- Infection
- Medication
- Obstruction
12
Q
Diarrhoea pathophysiology
A
- secretary
- osmotic
- malabsorptive
- exudative
13
Q
Diarrhoea clinical manifestation
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- increased frequency
- cramps
- rumbling
- distention
- thirst
- loss of apetite
14
Q
Diarrhoea assessment and diagnostic findings
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- blood test
- Urinalysis
- stool culture
15
Q
Diarrhoea complications
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- fluid and electrolyte loss
- cardiac arrhythmias
- dehydration
- skin issues
