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Clinical manifestations of gallstones?

-Tachycardia, diaphoresis, prostration
-Residual tenderness in RUQ
-May be referred to shoulder/ scapula
-Occurs 3-6 hours after high-fat meal or when pt lies down

Clinical manifestations of chronic cholecystitis?

-Fat intolerance
-Dyspepsia
-Heartburrn
-Flatulence

Diagnostics for cholecystitis? (3)

-Ultrasonagraphy
-ERCP
-Percutaneous tranhepatic cholangiography

Lab test trend for cholecystitis?

High WBC, platelets, bilirubin, liver enzymes

General drug therapy for cholelithiasis?

-Analgesics, anticholinergics, fat-soluble vitamins, bile salts
-Cholestryamine (Questran) for pruritus

Nutritional therapy for cholelithiasis?

-Small, frequent meals with some fat
-Low saturated fat
-High fiber and calcium
-Avoid rapid weight loss, reduced-calorie if patient obese

, Acute cholecystitis management? (3)

-Pain control
-Infection control
-Fluid and electrolyte maintenance

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes which organ?

gallbladder

Post-operative nursing management for incisional cholecystectomy?

-Maintain adequate ventilation
-Pain control
-Maintain drainage tubes
-Liquid to regular diet after return of bowel sounds

Sphincter of Oddi function

Controls introduction of bile and pancreatic secretions into the duodenum

Clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis?

-LUQ pain
-Sudden, deep piercing pain that is aggravated by eating
-Starts when recumbent
-Tachycardia, low BP
-Abdominal tenderness, crackles, distention

2 significant local complication of acute pancreatitis?

1. Pseudocyst- need to drain
2. Abscess- need prompt surgical drain

Nursing pain management for acute pancreatitis?

-IV opioids
-Frequent position changes (side-lying with HOB elevated 45 degrees), and knees up to abdomen

Best diet for acute pancreatitis after discharge?

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