NUR 212 - Quiz 2 Updated 2026/2027 Questions with Expert-Verified Answers

NUR 212 - Quiz 2

UC
- Only in 1st layer of colon
- Bloody diarrhea
- More common diarrhea


Crohn's
- Can arise everywhere in GI tract from mouth to anus
- All layers of bowel are affected
- Watery diarrhea
- Perforation, wallet, fistulas, alteration can arise
- Cobblestoning


Common S/S of UC & Crohn's
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance


S/S of dehydration
- Weak pulse
- Low BP
- High HR


Primary purpose of TPN for UC or Crohn's
Rest bowel


Tx of UC & Crohn's at some stage in flares
- NPO
- TPN
- Steroids

, TX of UC & Crohn's
- No therapy
- Steroids to get into remission
- Immunosuppressants (Remicade)
- Surgery
- TPN
- Biologics
- Food diary
- Lactose loose, low residue weight loss program


Surgery for UC
Remove complete colon as a therapy


Surgery for Crohn's
- Remove diseased part of bowel but can also occur in different parts of digestive tract
- Could bring about quick gut syndrome if an excessive amount of is eliminated


Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomeruli that may be acute or chronic


Acute glomerulonephritis is often resulting from
Strep throat


S/S of glomerulonephritis
- Fluid retention
- Hypertension
- Proteinuria
- FVO


Tx of glomerulonephritis
- ATB if acute & because of strep throat
- Diuretics
- Restrict salt
- Antihypertensives


Chronic glomerulonephritis can cause