Gastrointestinal

Colorectal Cancer NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Colorectal Cancer Colon cancer is a disease that involves the large intestine (colon), which is the last portion of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Polyps or small, benign groups of cells can form inside the colon. Some of these colon polyps …

Esophageal Varices NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide for Esophageal Varices Esophageal varices are veins that are abnormally enlarged and are usually found on the lower two-thirds of the esophagus. They arise from the blockage of the portal vein of the liver. Instead of flowing through the portal vein, …

Peritonitis Nursing Diagnosis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide for Peritonitis Peritonitis is a medical condition wherein the abdominal wall lining or membrane called the peritoneum becomes inflamed, typically due to an infection. The causative agent of this abdominal infection can be either bacteria or fungi. Peritonitis can be …

Peptic Ulcer Disease Nursing Diagnosis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide: Peptic Ulcer Disease Peptic Ulcer Disease is a medical condition that involves the formation of open sores or ulcers on the stomach’s lining and/or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). Most patients with peptic ulcer disease …

GERD Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan NCLEX Review Nursing Study Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition that involves the stomach acid’s tendency to flow back into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. Also known as acid …

Pancreatitis Nursing Diagnosis Care Plans Pancreatitis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the pancreas, an elongated gland in the abdomen that produces enzymes. These pancreatic enzymes are necessary for digestion, as well as for the regulation of glucose balance. Excellent nursing care can be delivered to a patient …

Pancreatitis Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan Pathophysiology and NCLEX review Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas. It has been described as auto digestion of the pancreas.  The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the start of the small intestine called the duodenum.   It is …

Hepatitis Hepatitis is caused by viruses, exposure to certain medications, alcohol/substance abuse, and even bacteria that attack the liver.  Acute hepatitis lasts less than 6 months. Chronic hepatitis can eventually cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. The most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, …

Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can cause the patient to have abdominal pain, malnutrition, weight loss, severe diarrhea and even fatigue. Crohn’s can lead to scarring, abscesses, fistulas, and ulcerations in the intestine. It is also characterized …

What is Cholecystitis:   Cholecystitis is defined as inflammation of the gallbladder. Usually due to a gallstone that blocks the cystic duct. Once the duct is blocked, the bile builds up which will cause irritation and swelling of the gallbladder. This can cause infection.     The other causes include: …