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Cholelithiasis definition? |
Gall stone formation (Bile components/stasis) |
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Cholecystitis definition? |
Inflammation of the gall bladder Acute (Acalculus/calculus) Chronic (almost always gall stone formation) |
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Major types of cholelithiasis obstruction? |
Cholesterol obstruction Pigment gall stones (Ca+ salts MIXED Biliary obstruction can lead to cholecystitis |
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Cholelithiasis/ cystitis |
Biliary colic (Cramping in RUQ/epigastric) Murphy's signs (tenderness/rigidity in RUQ) on palpation S/S of fat intolerance (N+V, fullness) Jaundice Dark foamy urine Clay colored stool Steatorrhea Fever, sweating, restlessness |
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C + C diagnostics? |
ERCP ( endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) PTC ( percutaneous transhepatic Cholangiography |
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C + C Labs? |
WBCs (increased) PT (increased/prolonged) Elevated bilirubin/liver function tests Serum amylase (increased) |
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C +C treatments/surgery? |
Cholecystectomy Lithotripsy/extracorporeal shock wave |
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Nursing diagnoses? |
Pain Risk for infection Imbalanced nutrition: less than Deficient fluid volume Ineffective health self management |
