Ulcerative Colitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of the disease?
A
Cause unknown
2
Q
What is the pathophysiology?
A
Inflammatory bowel diswase affecting the large intestine/rectum
3
Q
What are the signs or complaints from clients?
A
Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea (20 stools/day), nausea/vomiting, weight loss
4
Q
How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?
A
Colonoscopy
5
Q
What are the treatments?
A
Corticosteriods to reduce inflammation, removal of large intestine, removal of large intestine and rectum
6
Q
What will the client need after surgery?
A
Ileostomy
7
Q
What is the most appropriate diet for this condition?
A
Low fiber; teach clients to avoid fiber, fatty/greasy foods to decrease diarrhea. Teach clients to avoid alcohol (ETOH) and caffeine, but increase fluid intake
