Ch.33 Nursing Care of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering nursing care for patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders including obesity, oral conditions, cancers, and surgical interventions.

Anorexia

A lack of appetite that is a common symptom of many diseases.

Nausea

The urge to vomit.

Vomiting

The expelling of stomach contents through the esophagus and mouth.

Obesity

A condition characterized by a weight $>20\%$ than ideal body weight.

Overweight BMI

A body mass index (BMI) between $25$ to $30\,\text{kg/m}^2$.

Obese BMI

A body mass index (BMI) $>30\,\text{kg/m}^2$.

Restrictive Bariatric Surgery

A type of surgical management that limits how much the stomach can hold.

Malabsorption Bariatric Surgery

A type of surgical management that decreases calorie and nutrient absorption.

Thrush (candida albicans)

An oral fungal infection treated with nystatin.

Xerostomia

Dry mouth, which can be managed with artificial saliva substitute.

Aphthous stomatitis

Inflammation of the oral cavity commonly known as canker sores.

Sliding hiatal hernia

A condition where the lower esophagus and stomach slide up through the hiatus of the diaphragm into the thorax.

Paraesophageal hernia

A rarer but serious hernia where part of the stomach squeezes through the hiatus and is at risk for strangulation.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

A condition where gastric secretions reflux into the esophagus because the lower esophageal sphincter does not close tightly.

Barrett’s esophagus

A precancerous change in the epithelium of the esophagus caused by GERD; a risk factor for esophageal cancer.

Mallory-Weiss Tear

A longitudinal tear in the mucous membrane of the esophagus at the stomach junction caused by sudden, powerful, or prolonged force.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach mucosa, which can be acute, chronic, or stress-induced.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

An erosion of the gastrointestinal (GI) lining primarily caused by $\text{H. pylori}$ infection.

Gastroduodenostomy (Billroth 1)

A subtotal gastrectomy where the distal stomach is removed and the remainder is anastomosed to the duodenum.

Gastrojejunostomy (Billroth 2)

A subtotal gastrectomy where more of the distal stomach is removed and the remainder is anastomosed to the jejunum.

Dumping syndrome

A post-gastric surgery complication involving diarrhea, sweating, and dizziness about $30$ minutes after eating.

Steatorrhea

The presence of fat in the stool, which is a potential complication of gastric surgery.