Gastrointestinal nursing

bowel obstruction

GI Pathology: Abdominal PainOverview: • GI System Pathologies: - Gallstone disease, which arises in the gallbladder and biliary system. - Appendicitis, which is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. - Esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus. - Gastritis/ulcer disease of the stomach. - Pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. - Several intestinal disorders: inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, ischemia, obstruction, and functional bowel disease. • Pathologies…

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⭐️ Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) primarily includes two conditions: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and understanding the differences between the two as a nursing student is key 🟢 Crohn's Disease: → Affects entire GI tract → Affects full thickness of bowel wall → Ulcerations can be patchy and scattered (skip lesions) 🔵 Ulcerative Colitis: → Affects colon and rectum → Affects mucosal layer of bowel wall → Ulcerations are continuous throughout

Appendicitis