Concepts of Care for Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Conditions

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key concepts related to inflammatory intestinal conditions, including assessment, management, and patient care.

Peritonitis

Life-threatening, acute inflammation and infection of visceral/parietal peritoneum and endothelial lining of abdominal cavity.

Etiology of Peritonitis

Common bacteria and chemical leakage of bile, pancreatic enzymes, and gastric acid.

Incidence of Peritonitis

Significant post-operative complications with a 50% mortality rate.

WBC

White blood cell count, used in the laboratory assessment for peritonitis.

Acute Pain in Peritonitis

One of the priority collaborative problems for patients with peritonitis.

Fluid Volume Shift

Potential complication in patients with peritonitis.

Gastroenteritis

Very common health problem characterized by diarrhea and vomiting.

Self-Limiting

Condition that commonly resolves within about 3 days.

Health Promotion for Gastroenteritis

Includes handwashing and sanitizing surfaces.

Norovirus

Often occurs where large groups of people are in close proximity, can cause gastroenteritis.

Ulcerative Colitis

Widespread chronic inflammation of the rectum and rectosigmoid colon.

Genetic Risk Factors

Often found in families and twins, linked to ulcerative colitis.

Incidence of Ulcerative Colitis

3 million have inflammatory bowel disease, half of which experience ulcerative colitis.

Low-Grade Fever

A common physical assessment finding in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Diarrhea in Ulcerative Colitis

A priority collaborative problem for patients with ulcerative colitis.

MRE

Magnetic resonance enterography, a diagnostic assessment for ulcerative colitis.

Pain Management in Ulcerative Colitis

One of the key actions in the planning and implementation phase.

Crohn's Disease

Chronic inflammatory disease of small intestine, colon, or both.

Complications of Crohn's Disease

Includes hemorrhage, severe malabsorption, malnourishment, and cancer.

Diverticular Disease

Can occur in any part of the small or large intestine.

Diverticula

Abnormal outpouchings in the wall of the intestine.

Diverticulitis

Inflammation of a diverticulum that occurs when undigested food or bacteria get trapped.

Symptoms of Diverticular Disease

May include abdominal pain, fever, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting.

Celiac Disease

Multi-system autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of small intestinal mucosa.

Gluten-Free Diet (GFD)

Recommended dietary management for celiac disease.

Parasitic Infection

Infections caused by parasites that invade the GI system.

Preventing Gastrointestinal Infections

Handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of parasitic infections.

Immunosuppressed Patients

May require hospitalization for gastroenteritis.

Health Care Resources

Part of the care management for patients with inflammatory intestinal conditions.

Oral Rehydration Therapy

An intervention encouraged for patients with gastroenteritis.

Self-Management Education

Important aspect of care coordination in managing inflammatory bowel diseases.