Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is diverticulitis?
|
infection and inflammation of diverticula
|
|
|
What is diverticulum?
|
sac-like herniations of the lining of the bowel that extend through a defect in the muscle layer
|
|
|
What is Diverticulosis?
|
Multiple diverticula without inflammation
|
|
|
Diverticular disease is associated with what type of diet?
|
a diet low in fiber
|
|
|
How is diverticular disease diagnosed?
|
colonoscopy
|
|
|
Signs and symptoms preceding the development of diverticulosis
|
constipation, irregular bowel, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, bloating and abdominal distention.
|
|
|
Symptoms of diverticulitis
|
mild or severe pain in lower left quadrant, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and leukocytosis.
|
|
|
What to eat with acute diverticulitis?
|
NPO! NG tube to suction. Don't send anything through the colon.
|
|
|
Outpatient teaching: Habits for regular bowel elimination in those with diverticulosis
|
Clear liquids; then high fiber, low fat;
increased fluid intake to at least 2L/d bulk forming laxatives (metamucil) |
|
|
Complications of Diverticulitis
|
perforation, peritonitis, abscess formation, bleeding
|
