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Exam 2.3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bowel obstruction SS | Abdominal distension, vomiting, hypoactive bowel sounds |
| Bowel Obstruction dx | X-ray, CT |
| Bowel obstruction interventions | NG decompression, IV fluids, bowel rest, surgery if severe |
| Diverticulitis is | Small pouches in the colon become inflamed |
| Ulcerative colitis causes | Peaks 15-30, unknown cause, probably immune |
| Ulcerative colitis tx | Bowel rest, TPN, 5 aminosalyicylic acid (takes effect in 2-4 wks) |
| Ulcerative colitis Dx | Colonoscopy, CT, barium enema |
| Crohns disease cause and complications | cause unknown, can cause fistula, perforations, and obstruction |
| Ostomy care | Ensure stoma is red, pink, and moist, and empty pouch when it is 1/3 full. |
| Colostomy prep | Bowel prep, NPO. |
| IBS labs | are usualy normal. Eat less sugar too |