Comparison Of Bowel Elimination Disorders Discussion
Comparison Of Bowel Elimination Disorders Discussion
Diarrhea | Bowel Obstruction | Hemorrhoids | |
Pathophysiology | Microbial or viral pathogens insult the epithelium of the intestine, leading to poor absorption of water; ultimately increasing motility; hence, diarrhea with loose stools (Kelly et al.,2018). | Distention of proximal bowel and collapse of the distal segment. Bowel walls become edematous as fluid gathers in the bowel lumen.
ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE |
Constipation and straining from hard fecal matter increase intra-abdominal pressure that ultimately obstructs the venous return in the hemorrhoidal plexus, leading to engorgement of the plexus (Margetis, 2019). |
Etiology | Infections from bacteria and viruses lead to reduced water absorption or increased water secretion. | Tumors, hernias, postoperative adhesions, hematoma, stenosis, gallstones, or foreign bodies (Catena et al., 2019). | Chronic constipation, vigorous straining, or prolonged sitting that leads to trauma to the anal mucosa or dilation of the arteriovenous plexuses. |
Clinical Manifestations | · Abdominal cramps
· Fever · Watery stool · Nausea · Bloating · Urgent need for bowel movements. |
· Intermittent stomach cramps.
· Appetite loss · Vomiting · Constipation · Inability to pass gas or bowel movements. |
· Rectal bleeding
· Pruritus · Prolapse · Pain in the anus. |
Interventions | · Conduct stool test
· CBC to determine infection. · Conduct upper endoscopy. · Administer loperamide · Advise the patient to drink plenty of fluids. · Increase intake of electrolyte-dense food such as eggs, chicken, and bananas.
|
· Abdominal X-ray
· Palpation for focal tenderness · Perform nasogastric suctioning · Administer IV fluids for recovery and hydration. · Administer morphine sulfate for pain. · Advise the patient to eat smaller portions of food at a time and space the feeding times. |
· Surgical hemorrhoidectomy.
· Procedure for prolapsing hemorrhoids. · Rubber band ligation · Advise patient to take warm sitz baths daily for 10 minutes. · Use ice packs when swollen. · Eliminate hard foods that cause constipation. · Regular exercise · Adding fiber to diet and increasing fluid intake. |
References
Catena, F., De Simone, B., Coccolini, F., Di Saverio, S., Sartelli, M., & Ansaloni, L. (2019). Bowel obstruction: a narrative review for all physicians. World Journal Of Emergency Surgery, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-019-0240-7
Kelly, L., Jenkins, H., & Whyte, L. (2018). Pathophysiology of diarrhoea. Paediatrics And Child Health, 28(11), 520-526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2018.09.002
Margetis N. (2019). Pathophysiology of internal hemorrhoids. Annals of gastroenterology, 32(3), 264–272. https://doi.org/10.20524/aog.2019.0355
ORDER TODAY
Needs at least one citation and reference
Interventions for each disease process should have at LEAST:
3 things you would monitor/reassess,
3 things you would do or action,
3 things you would teach your patient,
Medications you would administer
Comparison Of Bowel Elimination Disorders Discussion