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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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gastric acid back flow into the esophagus
accompanied by gagging, nausea, and coughing |
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| dilated blood vessels in the esophagus |
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classfied as upper GI bleed or a lower GI bleed
upper: esophagus, stomach, duodenum
lower: colon & anorectum
lower is result of IBS, colitis, hemorrhoids, polpys, CA |
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inflammation lesions of mucosal layers of the stomach
helicobacter pylori infection |
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result of imbalance of the mucosal damaging
substances:
H. pylori or NSAIDS
get relief by eating |
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inflammation of appendix
LRQ pain |
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pocketing in the colon and inflammation at the site
maybe perforation |
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abdominal: protrusion of bowel in abdominal region
hiatal: protrusion of stomach at the esophageal hiatus through diaphragm |
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| blockage by adhesions, impacted feces, twisting, or herniation, tumor, inflammation |
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functional obstruction
paralytic ileus |
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functional inhibition of bowel propulsion
seen after use of narcotics, surgeries trauma, intestinal distention, peritonitis, hypokalemia
signs/symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, obstipation (no gas or stool) absent bowel sounds |
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| IBS irritable of spastic colon |
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inconsistent motility of the large bowel
requires multiple diagnostic criteria for define diagnosis |
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| idiopathic IBD that can affect any part of the GI system |
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| IBD of the intestine: affects the colon and rectum |
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| vaccinated for because of transmission through blood & bodily fluids |
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transmitted fecal-oral route
liver can recover with rest
don't over work these pts |
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| chronic disease characterized by hepatic parenchymal cell destruction and necrosis and regeneration with fibrosis or scar tissue |
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gallbladder disease
signs of RUQ pain |
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acute inflammation is on the rise
appears gal stones and alcohol/drug abuse contribute
very painful and debilitating |
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| patients with a colostomy |
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Definition
| may have trouble adjusting and may need instruction on good body mechanics |
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| results from situations such as fluid imbalance, stool impaction, impaired mobility, delirium, stress & medications |
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Definition
often with hemodialysis
patients are gone for hours at a time
upon return, they are fatigued depending on amount of fluid pulled off
inquire with dialysis staff for scheduling therapy sessions |
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| loss of urine occurs involuntarily in situations associated with increased intraabdominal pressure, such as with laughing, coughing, or exercise |
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Definition
common causes:
urethral sphincter dysfunction
weakness in pelvic floor muscle |
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| leakage of urine because of inability to delay voiding after a sensation of bladder fullness is perceived |
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Definition
common causes:
neurologic disorders
spinal cord injury
detrusor overactivity |
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| combination of stress and urge symptoms |
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Definition
combinations of:
urethral sphincter dysfunction
weakness in pelvic floor muscle
neurologic disorders
spinal cord injury
detrusor overactivity |
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Definition
| leakage of urine from mechanical forces or urinary retention from an over distended bladder |
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Definition
common causes:
anatomic obstruction by prostate, stricture, or cystocele
diabetes mellitus or spinal cord injury
neurologic disorders, detrusor failure |
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| inability to void because of cognitive or physical impairments, psychological unwillingness, or environmental barriers |
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common causes:
mobility and/or cognitive impairments |
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