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Which team refers to the loss of intestinal peristalsis?
Ileus is a functional rather than mechanical obstruction of the bowel. It is a lack of propulsive peristalsis (wave-like movement) of the bowel. It stops the movement of bowel contents downward. There is abdominal distention and an absence of bowel sounds.
What would symptoms be for non functioning small intestines.?
A non functioning intestine will cause you not to have flatus, absent bowel sounds, and abdominal distention.
What are the symptoms of paralytic ileus?
accumulation of gas and gastrointestunal secretions, diminished or absent bowel sounds, decreased passage of flatus and abdominal distention. If the condition persists, patients may also complain of nausea and vomitting.
Is the Ureterostenosis is the distention of a ureter?
no
What are the nursing considerations of having dynamic ileus?
Assess overall GI status. Teaching to pt/caregivers of reportable s/s. Assess for bowel sounds, movements, po intake, distention, flatulance, pain, N/V.
What are the common symptoms of a spastic colon?
Technically IBS is the clinical term for spastic colon so they are basically the same disease. Some signs of this disease are constipation, headache, lower back pain, urgency of bowel movement, and abdominal distention.
What causes distention?
Stretching from internal pressure
What causes a bloated?
First I believe the distinction between bloating and distention must be established. Bloating is the feeling you get when your abdominal region is larger while distention is the actual "physical" finding that your abdominal area is larger than normal.Distention is a more serious condition than bloating, and it can be caused by three different things:AirFluidTissueGas is the most common cause of bloating and distention. Some causes of these gasses include;Lactose and food intoleranceIrritable Bowel SyndromeFood AllergiesGas-producing foodsBeansVegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, onions, artichokes and asparagusFruits such as Pears, apples, peachesWhole grains - whole wheat, branSoft and fruit drinksMilk or milk productsArtificial sweeteners - Sorbitol & fructoseThe production of gases is not the only cause of bloating, distention, gas and flatulence. Other common causes of pain and discomfort could be:OvereatingAlvarez' syndrome (neurotic bloating with out the presence of gas)Partial bowel obstructionConstipationMenstruation and premenstrual stress syndromePolycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian cystsIntestinal ParastiesDiverticulosis or diverticulitisPeri-menopause & menopause
What should you eat following a bowel obstruction?
After surgery, the patient's Naso-gastric (NG) tube remains in place until bowel function returns. Bowel rest is necessary for healing, so the patient will not be given foods or fluids by mouth until it is clear that gastrointestinal function is restored. The nutrition and fluids will be given intravenously until sips of water can be started and kept down, then the diet is gradually advanced as tolerated. Pain management is provided. The patient is closely monitored for bowel sounds and signs of abdominal distention, infection, leakage from an anastomosis, or other post operative complications.
What is the meaning of distention?
The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs., Breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended.
What is the condition involving enlarged swollen veins?
vebous distention
What does the medical abbreviation JVD mean?
Jugular Venous Distention
