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8 Cards in this Set
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the vermiform appendix, pain in right lower quadrant, nausea
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cirrhosis
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chronic disease of the liver
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diverticulitis
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inflammation of the colon wall
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gallbladder disease
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gallbladder contracts, becomes inflammed, and gallstones are present
pain in right upper quadrant that radiates to the right lower scapula |
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hiatal hernia
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protruaion of the lower esophagus, stomach, or intestines, into the thoracic cavity
keep client in seated or half-lying |
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inflammatory disease of the bowel (crohn's or colitis)
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chronic inflammation in the G.I tract causing diarrhea, bloddy stool, abdominal pain
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irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colitis)
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stress related disorder causing diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain and cramping
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hepititis
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liver disease, inflammation caused by virus, drugs, or chemicals
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