NUR 2063 Module 4-6
- Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate
Incomplete formation of facial structures (commonly the upper lip appears fused).Causes feeding, speech, and hearing issues.
- Esophageal Atresia
Incomplete formation of the esophagus. Causes feeding and nutritional issues.
- Pyloric Stenosis
Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter. Causes projectile vomiting that can lead to nutritional deficits.
- Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing RISK for aspiration
- Dysphasia
Difficulty speaking
- Vomiting (Emesis)
Forceful projection of chyme from the stomach. Consistency of emesis can determine diagnosis (i.e. coffee ground, yellow, etc.)
- Hiatal Hernia
Stomach protrudes toward thoracic cavity. 1 / 3
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastric content periodically back- flows through esophagus.
Worsens after meals and lying down. Common cause of esophageal cancer.
- Gastritis
Inflammation of mucosal lining of the stomach.
- Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. DUE TO infection or allergic reaction (commonly H. pylori)
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (Duodenal)
Most common; relieves w/ food, but pain returns after 2-3 hours.DUE TO high acid or H. pylori infection
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric)
Deadlier; worsens w/ food. s/s - Shows occult blood.DUE TO malignancy or regular NSAID use
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stress (2 types)
s/s - Shows occult blood. DUE TO physiological stress.Curling's DUE TO burns Cushing's
DUE TO head injury 2 / 3
- Cholelithiasis
Stones in the gallbladder. s/s - RUQ or RMQ pain, radiating pain.DUE TO inflammation/infection.
- Hepatitis (3 types to know)
Inflammation of the liver. Hep A - fecal oral Hep B & C - blood to blood, sex
- Cirrhosis
Decreased liver function DUE TO damage (i.e. hepatitis).s/s - portal hypertension; ascites fluid accumulation in peritoneal cavity; jaundice
- Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
- Diarrhea
Increased frequency, amount, and water content of stool. s/s - RLQ = small intestine; LLQ = large intestine
- Acute Diarrhea
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