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| 1500 ml secreted and 800-1000 absorbed by Large intestine. |
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The term ______ refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed.
_______ may result from straining to move stool. Other contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and anal intercourse. |
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| Bearing down, increase pressure in BP. |
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hard stool in rectum; manually removed.
Should never happen with proper nursing. |
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2-4 if breastfed.
1-2 if bottlefed. |
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How often should an infant move their bowels?
____ - ____ if breastfed
___ - ___ if bottlefed |
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| prunes, apple juice, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, spicy foods |
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| Examples of foods/liquids that are Laxative |
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| Narcotics, Iron, Vicadine |
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| Medications that can lead to constipation |
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| If stool is black, it is effecting our ____. |
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| If stool is red, it is effecting our ____. |
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| Turns our bowels green/grey |
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Inspection, Auscultation,
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| Listen to all 4 quadrants 30-40 seconds each quadrant. |
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| Natural methods should be used prior to medication. |
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| What type of aids should be primarily used for bowel elimination? |
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| Lesstime the waste spends in the large intestines equals ________ |
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| Wetting agent, onset is 1-3. Example is Colace |
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| High-Fiber, onset is 12 hours to 3 days. Examples: Metamucil, Citrocel, Miralax |
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| Increases peristalsis, onset 6-12 hours. Irritates mucosa. |
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| Increases water content of feces, onset is 1-3hrs. ex. Enema |
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| Coats to ease passage, onset 6-8 hours. ex. Mineral Oil |
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| Stool Softeners/Stimulant |
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| Combination drug, softens and irritates. Ex. Pericolace |
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Opening into the abdominal wall for fecal elimination.
Create an opening into the abdominal wall for fecal elimination. |
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| > EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) >Small Bowel X-Ray |
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| Two ways to view the Upper GI |
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| Highlights lower intestines |
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| Viewing of colon via camera that is swallowed. |
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| Used to lubricate the stool and intestinal mucosa, making defecation easier |
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| Administered to destroy intestinal parasites |
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| The direct visualization of the lining of a hollow body organ using a long flexible tube containing glass fibers that transmit light inti the organ, allowing the return of an image that can be viewed |
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| The visual exam of the lining of the distal sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal using either a flecible or rigid instrument |
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| Barium sulfate is instilled into the large intestine through a rectal tube inserted through the anus, Fluoroscopy projects consecutive xray images onto a screen for continous observation of the flow of barium |
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| The pt drinks barium sulfate, which coats the esophagus, small intestine to produce better visualization. |
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| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| Visual exam of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a flexible, fiberoptic endoscope. |
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| Cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta |
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| Foods that make you feel constipated |
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| Certain fruits & veggies, bran, chocolate |
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| Foods that make have a laxative effect |
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| Onions, cabbage, beans, cauliflower |
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