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what are causes of constipation

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  • blockages
  • nerve
  • muscular involvement
  • hormonal imbalances
  • certain meds
  • ignoring the urge
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what is happening with constipation?

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-stool mpving too slowly
-stool unable to be evacuated

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labs/tests for constipation

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  • blood tests
  • colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy
  • colonic transit study
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what are meds that help with constipation

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otc laxatives, stimulants, stool softeners, enemas
prescription lubiprostone, linaclotide

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complications of constipation

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hemorrhoids
anal fissure
impaction
rectal prolapse

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how can nurses help constipation

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  • diet and activity
  • monitor med risk
  • EDs
  • sit with legs supported
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causes of diarrhea

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  • virus/bacteria
  • meds
  • food intolerance
  • surgery
  • digestive disorders
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what is the rapid transit of stool through the colon

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diarrhea

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labs/tests for diarrhea

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  • CBC
  • stool test
  • sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy
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meds that can help diarrhea

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  • antibiotics (parasitic)
  • liquids!!!
  • atropine/diphenoxylate
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cuases of IBS

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  • strong/weak contractions
  • nervous system
  • inflammation
  • infection
  • changes in gut bacteria
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how does a client with IBS present?

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  • abd pain/cramp
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • mucus shreds in stool
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labs/tests for ibs

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  • stool tests
  • lactose intolerance tests
  • colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy
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meds for ibs

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lubiprostone
linaclotide

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complications of ibs

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  • colon cancer
  • social isolation
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how can nurses help ibs

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  • diet/lifestyle
  • counseling/relaxation
  • fluids/sleep
  • avoid triggers
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what are causes of appendicitis

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  • blockages in appendix
  • kinked, occluded, tumor
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what is heppening in appendicitis

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  • loss of blood supply
  • infalmmation, ischemia, necrosis
  • untreated = sepsis/death
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what condition has symptoms of…
* periumbilical pain shifting to RLQ
* flu-like symptoms
* pain worse w/ movement
* bloating/flatulence
* aging population

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appendicitis

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labs/tests for appendicitis

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  • mcburney’s point (rebound tenderness RLQ)
  • CBC
  • abd CT
  • HCG levels to r/o preg
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what meds can help appendicitis

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  • prophylactic antibiotics
  • narcotic pain meds/NSAIDs
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what are causes of diverticulitis

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  • diverticula (holes)
  • diverticulum (multiple holes)
  • diverticulosis
  • weak pockets in colon
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what condition is…
* marble-sized protrusions
* tearing of diverticula

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diverticulitis

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diverticulitis has pain in the _____

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LLQ

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a client with _____ will present with persistent pain, LLQ pain, tenderness, n/v, constipation
diverticulitis
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labs/tests for diverticulitis
*** no colonoscopy while inflamed!!** * UA * CBC * HBG * liver enzymes * stool studies
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what are complications of diverticulitis
* abscess * blockage by scarring * fistula * peritonitis
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surgical interventions for diverticulitis
* drain * bowel resection * temporary/permanent colostomy
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meds that can help diverticulitis without complication
* oral antibiotics * liquids to solids * acetaminophen and OTC
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meds that can help diverticulitis with complication
IV antibiotics (hospitalization)
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how can nurses help diverticulitis
* educate on liquid nutrition * pain control * fluid promotion * educate on bulk laxatives * stool softeners
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what are causes of chron's
* immune system * heredity
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what condition has... * inflammation of small/large intestine * affects all layers (transmural) * inflammation = lack of absorption * inflammation = perforation/infection
chron's
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what quadrant is chron's pain
* RLQ and distal ileum
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what condition has... * exacerbation/remission * pain unrelieved by defecation * chronic diarrhea * anorexia/weight loss * pain after meals * blood/fat in stool * extraintestinal manifestations (eyes, joints, skin)
chron's
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labs/tests for chron's
* CT (cobblestone) * CBC * stool studies * EGD with biopsy
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acute interventions for chron's
* bowel rest/NG * bowel resection * possible temporary colostomy
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complications of chron's
* bowel obstruction * ulcers * fistula/anal fissures * malnutrition * colon cancer * extraintestinal issues
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what meds can help chron's
* anti-inflammatory (corticosteroids) * immunosuppressants (**methotrexate**) * aminosalicates * TNF inhibitors (**adalimumab**) * antibiotics * pain reliever
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what are causes of ulcerative colitis
* heredity * autoimmune
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what condition has... * long-lasting inflamamtion * multiple ulcerations * desquamation * ulcers to innermost colon
ulcerative colitis
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what quadrant is ulcerative colitis pain
LLQ
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what condition has a client presenting with... * diarrhea * abdominal pain * rectal bleeding * anorexia/weight loss/fatigue * varies by person
ulcerative colitis
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labs/tests for ulcerative colitis
* CBC/BMP * stool tests * abd x-ray * sigmoid/colonoscopy
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acute interventions for ulcerative colitis
* bowel resection * temp. colostomy * antibiotics * pain control
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complications of ulcerative colitis
* bleeding (may be severe) * perforation * dehydration * extraintestinal * colon CA * megacolon
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what meds can help ulcerative colitis
*** no NSAIDs *** anti-inflamm (corticosteroids) * TNF inhibitor * aminosalicates * antibiotc * anti-diarrheal
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how can nurses help ulcerative colitis
* discuss CA screening * nutrition * bowel rest * pain control/ fluid intake * prevent breakdown
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causes of intestinal obstruction
* adhesions (after surgery) * chron's * infected diverticula * hernia * colon CA
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what is when... * stool is unable to pass through GI * content accumulates above onstruction = distention * pressure leads to ischemia
intestinal obstruction
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labs/tests for intestinal obstruction
* x-ray * CT * barium enema
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acute interventions for intestinal obstruction
* bowel rest * surgery
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complications of intestinal obstruction
* bowel necrosis / rupture *** fecal emesis** * infection -> sepsis
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where do most bowel obstructions happen
small bowel
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what kind of obstruction usually happens rapidly and resolves with NG rest and decompression
small bowel
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what kind of obstruction is usually caused by adhesions and pain is usually around umbilicus or eipgastric pain
small bowel
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what kind of obstructions usually happen over time
colon
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what kind of obstruction is usually adenocarcinoid tumors, only sx may be constipation, and has a change in stool shape
colon
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is there tenderness in colon obstruction
no
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can fecal mass be palpated in colon obstruction?
yeah
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describe the differences between ileostomy and colostomy
**ileostomy** 1. ileum cut and connected to opening made through abdominal wall 2. fluid is liquid/semi liquid **colsotomy** 1. diseased/damaged aprt of colon removed, linked to opening made through abdominal wall 2. fluid is semisolid to solid
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describe the outputs of ileostomy/colsotomy
ileostomy = 500ml-1L colostomy = 200-300 ml
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what makes up the common bile duct of the liver?
hepatic duct and cystic duct
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what organ has functions of... * gluc/protein/fat/drug metabolism * ammonia conversion * vitamin and iron storage * bile formation * bilirubin excretion
liver
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which test... * helps breakdown of protein * process of turning food into energy * in liver cells
ALT
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which test... * found in many body tissues (mostly liver, heart, kidney, brain, RBC
AST
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which test... * is a waste product of colon bacteria * processed by liver into urea and glutamine * can cross BBB if not disposed * is toxic to the brain
ammonia
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which test... * is made when hgb is broken down * is from the gallbladder * is turned into bile * jaundice
serum bilirubin
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which test... * is the msot abundant plasma protein * holds fluid in bloostream * carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes
albumin
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what are causes of hep A
* hepatitis A virus (HAV) * contaminated food/water * close contact with person/infected object
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what is the process of hep A
* virus attacks liver cells * often self-limiting, rarely chronic
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is hep A symptomatic
no
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if hep a symptoms are present at all, what are they?
* flu-like symptoms * abd pain * clay-colored stools * jaundice * pruritis
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labs/tests for hep a
* LFTs (ALT/AST) * Ct/ultrasound * HAV antibodies
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acute interventions for hep a
* rest * hydration
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what is the rare complication of hep a
acute liver failure
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what meds can help hep a
antiemetics
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how can nurses help hep a
* self-limiting * rest/hydration/light diet * discuss transmission / handwashing * HAV vacc * avoid alcohol and watch OTC meds
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what are causes of hep b
* hep b virus (HBV) * trasnmission from blood/semen/body fluid * can be acute/chronic
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what is heppening in hep b
virus attacks liver cells
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s/sx of hep b
* takes 2 weeks - 1/4 months post transmission to manifest * flu-like sx * abd pain (RUQ) * dark urine * jaundice * joint pain
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labs/tests for hep b
* (AST/ALT) * CT/ultrasound * HBV antibodies * liver biopsy
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acute interventions for hep b
* rest * nutrition * antivirals
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what are complications of hep b
* cirrhosis * liver failure / CA * kidney/vascular issues * portal HTN -> esophageal varices
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what meds can help hep b
* entecavir, tenofovir, lamivudine, adefovir, telbivudine * interferon alfa-2b
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how can nurses help hep b?
* vaccinate * can fully recover * discuss liver transplant options * avoid alc/meds * wear gloves * discuss transmission orevention
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what causes cirrhosis
* liver disases * chronic obesity * certain meds
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what is... * later stage scarring of liver, liver can't regenerate more * scar tissue to portal areas * biliary duct obstruction * heoatocytes to fat to scarred
cirrhosis
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how will a cline with cirrhosis present?
* fatigue * easy bleeding/ecchymosis * nausea/anorexia * edema to lower extremities * weight loss * jaundice * late finding = GI varices and caput medusa
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how can nurses help cirrhosis
* vitamin replacement * assess for varices!! * pain control * educate of drinking cessation * falls/bleeding risk
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labs/tests for cirrhosis
* (ALT/inAST) * INR, BMP * MRI, CT, US * biopsy
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acute interventions for cirrhosis
* pain control * nutrition replacement * complication control
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complications of cirrhosis
* portal HTN * bleeding * splenomegaly * edema * malnutrition * hepatic encephalopathy
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what are causes of esophageal varices
* serious liver diseases * clot * scar tissue
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what results from... * collateral circulation * smaller vessels=too much work * vessels enlarge = rupture * life-threatening bleeding * -portal HTN
esophageal varices
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how will a client present with esophageal varices
* vomit large amnts of blood * melena/coffee ground emesis * anemia/weakness/dizziness
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labs/tests for esophageal varices
* endoscopy * CT * doppler US * CBC * (ALT/AST)
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acute interventions for esophageal varices
* blood transfusion/fluid replacmeent * emergent suregry * meds to slow bleeding/flow * balloon tamponade
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complications of esophageal varices
* hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock * death
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meds that can help esophageal varices
* octreotide / vasopressin (constrict) * beta-blockers (propanolol, nadolol)
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how can nurses help esophageal varices
* NG tube / NPO * blood transfusion * reduce anxiety/enhance coping * obesity management * no unprotected sex/sharing needles
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what stores bile
gallbladder
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how much bile does the gallbladder hold?
30-50 ml
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what emulsifies fats and contracts when food is in the duodenu,m
gallbladder
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what are causes of cholecystitis
* **gallstones** * acalculous * bile duct problems * tumor/infection
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what is... * inflammation of gallbladder * blockage from excretion * infection, perforation, rupture
cholecystitis
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what quadrant is cholecystitis
RUQ
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characteristics of _ are... * pain to right shoulder * pain afetr fatty meal * n/v or anorexia * fever * dark urine / clay colored stool
cholecystitis
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labs/tests for cholecystitis
ERCP (scope) HIDA scan CT gallbladder US CBC BMP LFT
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acute interventions for cholecystitis
antibiotics surgical removal
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complications of cholecystitis
infection perforation sepsis/death
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meds that can help cholecystitis
opioid pain relief antibiotic
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how can nurses help cholecystitis
* discuss danger of rapid weight loss * maintian healthy weight * monitor surgical site
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causes of pancreatitis
* enzymes inactive while in pancreas * alcohol/gallstones * abd suregry/certain meds * trauma
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what is... * pancreas inflammation * unable to work properly * eventual scarring * acute/chronic
pancreatitis
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s/sx of acute pancreatitis
* upper abd pain * radiates to back * pain worse after eating * n/v, anorexia
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s/sx of chronic pancreatitis
* upper abd pain * losing weight * **oily, smelling stools**
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labs/tests for pancreatitis
* amylase/lipase * stool tests * CT/MRI * abdominal US * ERCP
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acute interventions for pancreatitis
* fasting -> clear liquid -> low fat * pain meds * NSAIDs * IV fluid
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surgical interventions forpancreatitis
* ERCP * surgery to remove tissue, drian fluid * cholycystectomy (if stones)
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what are complications of pancreatitis
* infection * kidney failure * breathing rpobs * diabetes * malnutrition * pancreatic CA
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meds that can help pancreatitis
* opioids * pancreatic enzymes
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how can nurses help pancreatitis
* pain control * alc/drug cessation * nutriotion * discuss enzyme replacmeennt * CA screening * hydrate!
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