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hernias

either reducible or irreducible

2

constipation prevention

  • high fiber diet, fluids, exercise

3

constipation obstipation: prolonged constipation

fruits and vegetables

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what do you need to do in order to prevent constipation

need to increase fiber and fluid intake

5

straining

can cause a patient to have hemorrhoids

6

how long can acute diarrhea last?

7 days

7

how long can chronic diarrhea last?

2 weeks

8

appendicitis

keep NPO when suctioning appendicitis

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appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

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appendicitis signs and symptoms

fever, nausea/vomiting, anorexia

PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT: MCBURNERY'S POINT

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peritonitis

inflammation/ infection of pertioneum

  • causes: ruptured appendix
  • peptic ulcer
  • pancreatitis
  • diverticulitis

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patients can get peritonitis from doing care at home

TRUE

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signs and symptoms of peritonitis

  • abdominal pain
  • abdominal (rigity)-hemmorage or rupture inside
  • nausea/vomiting
  • fever

14

things can get stuck can grow bacteria and get diverticulitis

true

15

crohns disease

autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease

SKIP LESIONS- key word for crohns disease.

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ulcerative colitis

diarrhea, cramping relieved after moving bowels, rectal bleeding.

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crohns disease

has no cure, can only treat the signs and symptoms