Gastrointestinal

Inflammatory bowel disease IBD NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term to describe two inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. IBD is a long-term condition characterized by diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, …

5 Nursing Care Plans for Diarrhea Diarrhea is condition wherein the frequency of bowel movements is increased, accompanied with increased level of water content which makes the consistency of the stools softer than normal. It can also occur with an increased volume of waste, abdominal pain and/or cramping, hyperactive bowel …

Ascites NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide for Ascites Ascites is the medical term to describe the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites is often associated with severe liver disease, but its causes may vary. Ascites usually presents with marked swelling of the patients’ abdomen, increased abdominal girth …

Constipation NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Constipation Constipation is a medical condition characterized by infrequent bowel movement, difficult passage of stool, or both. It is often defined as less than three bowel movements a week. It is a common complaint with an estimated prevalence of 12-19% of …

Paralytic Ilius NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Paralytic Ileus Paralytic ileus is the paralysis or occlusion of the intestines, inhibiting peristalsis or the forward pushing of intestinal contents. This may result to the accumulation of intestinal contents and eventual blockage of the intestines. Four out of five …