CNUR 302: Unit 4 - GI/GU Disorders & Mental
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Initial manifestation of CF, is the luminal obstruction of the distal small intestine
by abnormal meconium.
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1 Define acute diarrhea 2 How is severe diarrhea managed?
What are normal variations in GI
3 4 Define meconium ileus
pediatric assessment findings?
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, Define acute diarrhea A sudden increase in frequency and a change in
consistency of stools, lasting less than 14 days.
What are common causes of acute - Infectious agent
diarrhea? - Upper respiratory or UTI's
- Antibiotic therapy
- Laxative use
Define chronic diarrhea An increase in stool frequency and increased water
content for a duration of more than 14 days.
What are common causes of chronic - Malabsorption syndromes
diarrhea? - IBD
- Food allergy/lactose intolerance
- Inadequate acute diarrhea management
- Immunodeficiency
What are normal variations in GI - Visible peristalsis
pediatric assessment findings? - Regurgitation/spitting up
- Protuberant abdomen
- Hypoactive bowel sounds post-feeds
- Occasional abdominal breathing
Define intractable diarrhea of Occurs within the first few months of life, persists
infancy for longer than 2 weeks with no recognized
pathogens, and is refractory to treatment.
Define chronic nonspecific diarrhea Irritable colon diarrhea, a common cause of
(CND) chronic diarrhea in toddlers.
How are most pathogens which The fecal-oral route through contaminated food or
cause diarrhea spread? water or from person to person through close
contact.
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Initial manifestation of CF, is the luminal obstruction of the distal small intestine
by abnormal meconium.
Choose an answer
1 Define acute diarrhea 2 How is severe diarrhea managed?
What are normal variations in GI
3 4 Define meconium ileus
pediatric assessment findings?
Don't know?
Terms in this set (83)
, Define acute diarrhea A sudden increase in frequency and a change in
consistency of stools, lasting less than 14 days.
What are common causes of acute - Infectious agent
diarrhea? - Upper respiratory or UTI's
- Antibiotic therapy
- Laxative use
Define chronic diarrhea An increase in stool frequency and increased water
content for a duration of more than 14 days.
What are common causes of chronic - Malabsorption syndromes
diarrhea? - IBD
- Food allergy/lactose intolerance
- Inadequate acute diarrhea management
- Immunodeficiency
What are normal variations in GI - Visible peristalsis
pediatric assessment findings? - Regurgitation/spitting up
- Protuberant abdomen
- Hypoactive bowel sounds post-feeds
- Occasional abdominal breathing
Define intractable diarrhea of Occurs within the first few months of life, persists
infancy for longer than 2 weeks with no recognized
pathogens, and is refractory to treatment.
Define chronic nonspecific diarrhea Irritable colon diarrhea, a common cause of
(CND) chronic diarrhea in toddlers.
How are most pathogens which The fecal-oral route through contaminated food or
cause diarrhea spread? water or from person to person through close
contact.
