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What is constipation
Fewer than 3 bowel movements weekly
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What is abdominal pain related to defecation, abdominal pain associated with a change in frequency of stool, and abdominal pain associated with a change in appearance of stool?
The clinical manifestations of IBS
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What is the appendix
It has a small lumen and empties into the cecum inefficiently
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What is a subacute and chronic inflammation of the GI tract wall that extends through all layers and is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation?
Crohn's disease (regional enteritis)
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What is the surgical creation of an opening into the ileum or small intestine?
ileostomy
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What is FUNCTIONAL constipation?
Most common type of constipation
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What is a classification of bacteria that can be given to help decrease abdominal bloating?
probiotics
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What is a sac-like herniation of the lining of the bowel that extends through a lining in the muscle layer
Diverticulum
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Where is Crohn's usually found?
Ileum, ascending colon
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What are the two characteristics of the drainage of an ileostomy?
Fluid; discharged continuously
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What is treatment for functional constipation?
Increasing intake of fluids and fiber
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What class of medication may be given to control the diarrhea and fecal urgency of IBS?
Antidiarrheals
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What is necessary for all patients with a small bowel obstruction?
Decompression of the bowel through an NG tube
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When does crampy pain usually occur in Crohn's?
After meals
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What is the greatest loss in the immediate post-operative period after ostomy creation?
Fluid
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What are dilated portions of anal veins?
Hemorrhoids
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What is the age when IBS is typically diagnosed?
younger than 45 years
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what does local tenderness at McBurney point when pressure is applied, signify?
Diagnosis of Appendicitis
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What disease process has bouts of bloody or purulent diarrhea?
Ulcerative Colitis
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what is the complete excision of colon, rectum and anus?
Proctocolectomy
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What has a striking effect on arterial blood pressure?
Straining during defecation (Valsalva) pg. 1313
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What is the nurse's role in management of IBS?
Provide patient and family education and encourage self-care activities
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Why does dehydration occur more slowly in the large intestine than the small intestine if obstructed?
The colon can absorb its fluid contents and can distend to a size considerably beyond its normal full capacity
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What is the next step in toxic megacolon after NG, IV's and meds?
Surgery
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What is the most common complication of an ileostomy?
Peristomal skin irritation
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