Evolve Patho GI

Which clinical findings are associated with colitis?

Anemia diarrhea abdominal cramps

A client had a part of the ileum surgically removed. The nurse monitors the client closely for anemia based on which rationale?

Cobalamin is absorbed in the ileum

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Digestive enzymes act on the blood resulting in black tarry stools. Hemorrhage can occur if erosion extends to the blood vessels.

A client develops gastric bleeding is hospitalized. which area would the nurse assess most closely during the history?

Medication was taken routinely or recently. Aspirin, NSAIDS and prednisone

Patient has a stage II pressure injury. Which nursing intervention can prevent further injury by eliminating shearing force?

Use draw sheets

Cobalamin

Vitamin b 12 combines with intrinsic factor a substance secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa and is absorbed in the ileum.Cobalamin is needed to make red blood cells.

Clay colored stools may indicate

biliary obstruction

What does the inflammatory process of colitis cause?

increase peristalsis electrolyte imbalances and weight loss anemia blood loss

Life threating complication would be assessed for in patients with ileostomy

limited water reabsorption caused by removal of intestine

Obstruction of the common bile duct

limits the flow of bile to the duodenum and this the absorption of these fat soluble vitamins. Deficient in vitamins A D K

Which skin change would be observed when performing a physical assessment on dx of primary biliary cirrhosis?

telangiectasia

Clinical manifestations of psoriasis

white scaly plaques on the scalp knees or elbows. It is related to stress and immune response