hernias

either reducible or irreducible

constipation prevention

• high fiber diet, fluids, exercise

constipation obstipation: prolonged constipation

fruits and vegetables

what do you need to do in order to prevent constipation

need to increase fiber and fluid intake

straining

can cause a patient to have hemorrhoids

how long can acute diarrhea last?

7 days

how long can chronic diarrhea last?

2 weeks

appendicitis

keep NPO when suctioning appendicitis

appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

appendicitis signs and symptoms

fever, nausea/vomiting, anorexia

PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT: MCBURNERY'S POINT

peritonitis

inflammation/ infection of pertioneum

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

patients can get peritonitis from doing care at home

TRUE

signs and symptoms of peritonitis

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

things can get stuck can grow bacteria and get diverticulitis

true

crohns disease

autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease

SKIP LESIONS- key word for crohns disease.

ulcerative colitis

diarrhea, cramping relieved after moving bowels, rectal bleeding.

crohns disease

has no cure, can only treat the signs and symptoms