Obstructions Flashcards
1
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Intestinal obstruction (4)
A
- small intestine or colon
- partial or complete
- mechanical: surgical adhesions, hernias, tumors
- functional: paralytic ileus, peritonitis
2
Q
Most common cause for SBO
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adhesions
3
Q
risk factors for adhesions (6)
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- prior GI surgery
- trauma
- dehydration
- appendix rupture
- radiation
- abdominal infections
4
Q
intestinal obstruction clinical manifestations (11)
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- pain
- N/V
- fecal vomiting
- dehydration
- obstipation
- decreased BP
- Increased HR, RR
- absent bowel sounds
- fever
- Increased WBC
- shock
5
Q
LBO s/s (1)
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abdominal distention
6
Q
LBO stool impaction causes _____
A
small liquid stools
7
Q
intestinal obstruction: assessment and diagnosis (3)
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- endoscopy/ colonoscopy
- abdominal x-ray, CT: gas or fluid accumulation, possible collapsed distal bowel
- CBC, BMP: electrolytes, dehydration (BUN, Osmo Calc, possible infection)
8
Q
IO; collaborative management (goals) (3)
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- prevent ineffective tissue perfusion (if bowel ischemia) ***
- maintain FE balance ***
- restore effective elimination ***
9
Q
IO Collaborative management priority
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NG tube for decompression for SBO
10
Q
IO Collaborative management (4)
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- monitor for bowel ischemia
- FE replacement
- prepare for surgical intervention: lysis of adhesions, bowel resection
- anastomosis or ostomy (if necrotic or damaged bowel): post op care ***
11
Q
ostomy surgeries: preoperative nursing management (2), post op care (6)
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- emotional support and education
- preoperative site selection (rectus muscle)
- postop care: stoma and drainage assessment, education, pouch fitting, nutrition, FE balance, AB balance
12
Q
ostomy surgeries: postoperative nursing management
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- stoma and drainage assessment
- Ileostomy: liquid continuous output; lack of output (more than 8 h or hospital policy) indicates obstruction, contact physicians
- colostomy (sigmoid): formed, more like regular BM
13
Q
intestinal obstruction postop management (6)
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- NPO, NG tube, oral care
- strict I/O; notify output < 0.5 ml/kg/h
- FE balance: priority due to fast dehydration (vomiting, anorexia)
- pain management
- monitor labs: FE, AB balance, WBC, H/H
- nutritional status, focused GI assessment
14
Q
LBO
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- severe bowel distention
- If colon perfusion if compromised: intestinal strangulation and necrosis
- dehydration occurs more slowly: colon absorbs fluid content
15
Q
most common cause of LBO
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Adenocarcinoid tumors
