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fluid in the cells


2/3 of total body fluid


40% of body weight

intracellular space (intracellular fluid)


Fluid outside of cell space


1/3 of totally body fluid


20% of body weight


Intravascular, Intersitial, Trancellular

Extracellular space (Extracellular fluid)

osmosis

water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration (moves to where there are MORE solutes)

diffusion

movement of solutes from high to low

active transport

solutes moves from lower to higher, against concentration gradient (requires ATP)

Routes of Gain

oral fluids


food


IV fluids


tube feeding

Routes of Loss

urinating


sweating


breathing


GI

Intake = 2600ml

oral liquids = 1300ml


water in food = 1000ml


water produced by metabolism = 300ml

output = 2600ml

urine = 1500ml


stool = 100ml


lungs = 400ml


skin = 600ml

obligatory output to eliminate waste

400-600 ml/24 hours

pituitary gland

hypothalamus produces ADH


posterior pituitary store ADH


ADH causes retention of water


high osmolality or blood volume triggers thirst center and posterior pituitary to release ADH

adrenal glands

decreased sodium in ECF or increases sodium in urine triggers aldosterone


-aldosterone, acts on distal tubules to regulate sodium loss --- water follows sodium

RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone-System)


-activated with decreased blood pressure/decreased renal perfusion

Kidney releases Renin, Liver releases angiotensinogen, act together to form Angiotensin I, moves to lungs where ACE converts to Angiotensin II, stimulates adrenals to release Aldosterone = results in vasoconstriction (increased BP) and sodium and water retention

Parathyroid Function

regulates calcium and phosphorus

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

stretch of the atria r/t volume expansion stimulates release of ANP which decreases BP and volume

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

stretch of the ventricles r/t volume stimulates release of BNP

1 liter of fluid equals

1 kg of weight (2.2 lbs)

tools for assessing fluid balance

body weight, I & O, BP, edema, lung sounds, JVD, serum osmolality, urine specific gravity


BUN (normal 10-20, more fluid = low BUN)


Creatinine (indicates renal function)


Hematocrit (high hemat = low fluid)


urine sodium studies

Crystalloids

think salt crystals (small)


Isotonic, hypertonic, hypotonic

Colloids

larger molecules


don't shift fluid around


volume expanders


remain within intravascular space longer


Albumin, Dextrans

isotonic fluids

no fluid shift


0.9% NaCl


lactated ringer's


5% dextrose in water (D5W)


-surgery and burns, blood loss during surgery

Hypertonic solutions

higher solute concentration


would cause cell shrinkage, pulls water out


-D51/2NS, D5NS


-3% or 5% NaCl

Hypotonic Fluids

lower solute concentration


would cause cells to swell, water moves in


-0.25% NS


-0.45% NS


-D5W

Hypovolemia

causes = GI suction, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating profusely, hemorrhage, adrenal insufficiency (sodium), SIADH


-decreased skin turgor, oliguria, tachycardia, weak HR, hi specific gravity, dry mucous membranes, postural hypoTN, thirst, cool clammy skin, sluggish cap refill


-IV fluids (isotonic, hypertonic)


-increase salt intake (water follows salt)

Hypervolemia

causes = renal failure, CHF, cirrhosis, excessive salt consump., SIADH


-JVD, hi BP, tachycardia, crackles, SOB, wheezing, edema, weight gain, inc. urine output


-Diuretics, IV fluids (hypotonic)


-avoid salt, more protein


-possible dialysis

Normal Sodium Values

135 - 145

Hyponatremia

<115 (critical)


-salt loss greater than water loss, excess of water relative to total body sodium


-FVD or FVE


-Restlessness, decr. LOC, irritability, confusion, lethargy, seizure, coma


***Incr. GI motility, nausea, cramping, diarrhea


-osmotic diuretics


-Declomycin (antagonized ADH)


-IV saline (0.9%)


Hypernatremia

>160 (critical)


-gain of salt in excess of water or loss of water


-Restlessness, decr. LOC, irritability, confusion, lethargy, seizure, coma


**Dry skin/mucous membranes, tongue furrows


-loop diuretics, hypotonic IVF (to dilute)


-Na restriction, H2O intake

Potassium normal values

3.5 - 5.5

Hypokalemia

< 2.5 (critical)


-muscle weakness, leg cramps, SOB, apnea, decr. peristalsis, N/V, constipation, abdominal distention, paralytic ileus, postural hypotension, v-fib, asystole


-potassium supp., IV potassium (5-10mEq/hr), K sparing diuretics (spironolactone)


-Fish, whole grains, veggies, fruits, coffee, OJ, TJ


***May be HYPOMAGNESIA if tx does not help!


POT-MAG

Hyperkalemia

>6.5 (critical)


-increased GI motility, diarrhea, bradycardia, hypotension, tall T waves, muscle twitches, widened QRS


-IV calcium gluconate (protects heart), **Kayexelate (poop it out, takes awhile)


-Insulin (incr. activity of Na-K pump)


-possible dialysis

Calcium Normal Values

8.5 - 10.5

Hypocalcemia

<6.0 (critical)


-prolonged bleeding time


***Trousseau's sign, Chvostek's sign, muscle twitches/spasms, laryngospasms, seizures


-IV Calcium (diluted in D5W*), drugs to reduce muscle excit.


-calcium replacement, dairy products, vitamin D, dark leafy greens, oatmeal, rhubarb, tofu

Hypercalcemia

> 13.0 (critical)


-faster clotting times (blood clots), cardiac arrest, initially hi HR & BP, then cardiac depression, decr. LOC, lo GI motility, constipation


-IV saline (dilute), calcitonin/biphosphonates (prevents bones from releasing calcium), Caclium CHELAators (bind in blood to make Ca inactive)


-Stop Ca and Vit D


-possible dialysis

Magnesium normal values

1.3 - 2.1


(13.21 inch needs mag)

Hypomagnesemia

<1.0 (critical)


-hyperreflexia, **Trousseau's sign, Chvostek's sign, tetany, seizures


-IV magnesium, oral magnesium


-green leafy veggies, nuts, avacados


-often occurs with hypocalcemia

Hypermagnesia

>4.7 (critical) **RARE**


-hyporeflexia, lo HR, lo BP, cardiac arrest


-IVF, loop diuretics, calcium gluconate (protects heart), stop magnesium

Phosphorus Normal Values

2.5-4.5


(Phosphorus has 2 P's)

Hypophosphatemia

< 1 (critical)


-lo HR, weak pulses, Rhabdomyolysis (breaking down of muscle), hyporeflexia, decr. bone density


-IV replaement (10mEq/hr, irritant)


***Phosphorus and Calcium inversely related!


-when trying to incr. phosphorus, monitor for hypocalcemia! (CmPhorus)


Hyperphosphatemia

>9 (critical)


HYPOCALCEMIA MANIFESTATIONS


***tetany

Chloride normal values

97 - 107


-produced in stomach, acid base balance of plasma, formation of hydrochloric acid, food sources same as Sodium

Seizure precautions in

Hypocalcemia


Hyponatremia


Hypomagnesia


(Hyperphosphatemia)


Tetany in

Hypocalcemia


Hypomagnesia


Hyperphosphatemia


Cullen's sign

Ecchymosis (bruising) around belly button


*means bleeding

Grey Turner's sign

Ecchymosis on flanks and groin

Borborygmus

High-pitched sounds/severe gastroenteritis

Malabsorption will cause

decreased calcium

Vomiting, gastric suctioning, diarrhea, draining from intestinal fistulas will cause

decreased Potassium (K)

Breath Test

tests for H. Pylori, measures amount of CO2 (no antibiotics for a month)

Abdominal Ultrasound

looks for fluid filled masses, pt. NPO for 6-8 hours prior

DNA Testing

Crohn's Disease

Abdominal X-rays, MRI, CT

can pick up on structural changes, simple tumors, or masses

esophageal acidity measurements

NG tube into esophagus to wear for 24 hours, NG tube is connected to device, measures over 24 hour period. Or capsule is implanted into the esophagus that measures acidity and transmits data to office, passes in stool

Gastric Emptying Studies

pt. has problems with N/V. done to see if patients food is emptying form the stomach into SI like it should. patient eats food with radioactive marker, monitor how it passes into duodenum

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

fiberoptic flexible tube with camera down throat into stomach. view abnormalities, bleeding, inflammation. EGD can stop bleeding during the procedure. NPO prior. Must test gag reflex before allowing them to eat/drink, can have them swallow own saliva

barium enema

use enema to insert barium into colon. looking for masses and tumors. push PO fluid after to flush

Lower Endoscopy (colonoscopy)

must be on clear liquid 24 hours before procedure, and have to be NPO 6-8 hours prior. can remove polyps during procedure. Report s/s of perforation

Functions of stomach

Digestive organ


Endocrine Organ


Reservoir

Causes of Gastritis (acute and chronic)

H. Pylori, long term NSAID use, alcohol, caffeine, steroids, chocolate, stress, reflux of bile salts

Manifestations of Acute Gastritis

Epigastric pain (rapid onset), N/V, anorexia, cramping, dyspepsia, hematemesis or melena

Chronic Gastritis

persistent inflammation deep into mucous, gastric walls thin and atrophy, N/V, discomfort after eating, abdominal pain

Diagnosis of gastritis

EGD with biopsy (gold standard)


or blood samples (when suspected h. pylori)

H2 Receptor Antagonist


*Treatment of Gastritis

H2 receptor antagonist = histamine, block production of histamine acid (Zantac)



Sucralfate (Carafate)


*Treatments of gastritis

prevent ulcer formation, or coat ulcer w/ viscous layer

Antacids


*Treatments of Gastritis

alter pH in stomach, decrease acidity. Must be given on an empty stomach. 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. (Mylanta, Maalox)


May have magnesium (diarrhea) or aluminum (constipation)

Proton-pump Inhibitor


*Treatments of gastritis

trying to privet production of acid (Protonix, Nexium)

Antimicrobial


*treatments of gastritis

aimed to treat H. pylori (Flagyl, Biaxin, Amoxicillin)


*antibiotics may be coupled with a proton pump inhibitor

Surgery in severe cases of gastritis

vagotomy (decreases acid production)


gastrectomy (partial removal of the stomach)

Gastric Cancer causes

-h. pylori infection


-chronic gastritis


-gastic polyps


-diet (nitrosamines-cancer causing agent)


pickled foods, low intake of fruits and veggies, highly smoked and salted foods, processed foods


-genetic link

Gastric Cancer manifestations

Early


-asymptomatic


-indegestion


-abdominal discomfort



Advanced


-N/V, weakness, fatigue, anemia, weight loss, occult blood, Virchow's nodes (distant metastasis, nodes in superclavicular area), Blumer's Shelf (distant metastasis, palpable mass in vagina or rectum), Sister Mary Joseph (distant metastasis, nodes around peri-unbilical area), hepatomegaly

Gastric Cancer diagnostic

EGD with biopsy


Endoscopic ultrasound


CT abd/chest/pelvis

Gastric Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy-Cisplatin & Epirubicin


Radiation-For palliative management when surgery not an option



Surgery-subtotal or total gastrectomy


Gastroenterostomy-if the cancer is more localized to the area of the stomach before emptying into duodenum, remove upper stomach to jejunum

Gastrectomy

primary surgical procedure for gastric cancer


partial or total


omentum, spleen, and lymph nodes removed

Pyloroplasty

open the pyloric sphincter to allow contents to flow easily into the duodenum from the stomach

Gastroenterostomy

tumors at gastric outlet


passage created between body of stomach and small intestine

Complications specific to gastric surgery

Dumping syndrome-concerned about fluid shifts


Afferent loop syndrome-refers to issues with a bypassed duodenum, severe abdominal pain, N/V, bloating, requires surgical procedures


Delayed gastric emptying-scare tissue preventing movement


Stump leakage-bypassed duodenum, issue with contents leaking from closing of duodenum


Vitamin B12 and iron deficiency-intrinsic factor


Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency

Dumping Syndrom

Rapid stomach emptying dumps food into small intestines and causes distention



Early=30 min (severe abdominal pain, vertigo)


Late-1.5-3hrs (insulin release)(high sugar/carb meal.... mimics hypoglycemic state, diaphoretic, confused

Afferent loop syndrome

Duodenal loop becomes partially obstructed, requires surgical correction

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

-impairment in motor function of GI tract without changes in the mucosal lining


-abdominal pain assoc. relieved by defecation


-abdominal pain assoc. with changed in stool frequency or consistency


-abdominal distention


-sensation of incomplete evacuation


-presence of mucous with stool


Contributing factors


-diverticular disease, diet (caffeine, fat, lactose allergy), stress/anxiety/depression, smoking


Exacerbated by stress, psychological factors and food intolerances



LLQ pain, nausea/pain at mealtime and defecation, cramps abdominal pain with diarrhea/constipation, belching/gas/anorexia/bloating, diffuse tenderness of abdomen, stable weight, no altered labs

Medications for IBS

anticholinergics/antispasmodics--Dicyclomine (Bentyl) slow down peristalsis



Muscarinic receptor antagonist--Darifenacin (Enablex) prevent overaction of the muscle of the GI tract



Anti-Diarrheal--Immodium or Lomotil, also Alosetron (Lotronex)



Constipation--bulk forming laxatives (Metamucil)



Tricyclic Antidepressants--Paroxetine (Paxil)

Diverticular Disease

Diverticula--hypertrophy and thickening of colon; muscle weakness leading to pouch like herniations in the intestinal wall



Diverticulosis--NonInflamed diverticula are present, may not have symptoms



Diverticulitis--inflamed diverticula, something trapped in tiny herniations



-Result of decreased fiber in diet and aging process



Asymptomatic (diverticulosis)


Abdominal Pain over involved area (LLQ, descending colon)


N/V


low grade fever


Chills


increased heart rate



Diagnostics--elevated WBC, Decreased H/H (bleeding), positive occult stool, CT scan, Colonoscopy

Treatments for Diverticulitis

Rest


Drug Therapy--anagesic (pain), Broad spectrum antibiotics, IVD for dehydration (from diarrhea), Anticholinergics (reduce secretions), Avoid enemas and laxatives


Nutrition--low fiber or clear liquids, NPO, NGT


Crohn's Disease

Chronic, nonspecific inflammation of the colon, small intestine, or both


***Terminal ileum most affected of small intestines


***Multiple regions of intestines involved with normal sections in between (skips)


Thickening of bowel wall, strictures, deep fissures, and ulceration--fistulas


-Severe malabsorption


-Intestinal Obstruction



Diarrhea (non-bloody), steatorrhea (fatty stools), Abdominal pain (crampy, LLQ-terminal ileum)


Low grade fever


weight loss


inspect abdomen for increased distention, masses, or visible peristalsis


-Inspect perianal area for ulceration or fissures, fistulas



Labs---folic acid decr., vitamin b12 decr., elevated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, indicative of inflammation), incr. WBC, Anemia-low H&H due to malnourishment/malabsorption



Colonoscopy--definitive diagnostic

Ulcerative Colitis

Chronic diffuse inflammation of mucosal lining of colon & rectum


-Cause unknown: genetic? auto immune?


-mild to severe disease


***begins at rectum and spreads up the colon in CONTINUOUS pattern


-Chronic UC disease causes cellular changes and incr. risk of colon cancer



-bloody/mucus diarrhea (anemic), Tenesmus (unpleasant feeling of bowel urgency), Low abd. pain (colicky), malaise, anorexia, weight loss



Labs--low H&H (bleeding), incr. WBC, incr. ESR, incr. platelet count (due to inflammatory process), low K, Chloride, and sodium, Hypoalbuminemia (losing protein)



Colonoscopy--definitive diagnostic test

Aminosalicylates


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

inhibit prostoglandin synthesis (to decrease inflammation)


**Take after meals and with lots of water

Glucocorticoids


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

suppresses inflammation


**side effects with long term use, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, PUD and higher risk for infection

Immunomodulators


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

immunosuppressive, interferes with DNA synthesis


***side effects

Proctocolectomy


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

-colon, rectum, and anus removed with closure of anus


-terminal ileum forms the stoma (RLQ)


-Ileostomy adaptation occurs over time (loose watery output)=small intestine absorbs Na & Water, stool volume decr., becomes thicker, yellow-brown, little odor (sweet, foul smell=problem)


Total colectomy with continent ileostomy


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

-surgeon creates an internal pouch from terminal ileum


-Kock's ileostomy or ileal resivoir


-Teach client to drain with catheter


-Client will feel full


-Watch skin problems

Total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis (ileoanal reservoir-J pouch)


*treatment for Crohn's and UC

-surgeon sutures ileum into the anal canal


-spares the rectal sphincter, no need for ostomy


-2 phases = removal with temporary ileostomy to allow healing, 3-4 months loops ileostomy is reversed (closed)


-Stool formation similar to traditional ileostomy

Colorectal cancer

-colon and rectum


-most are believed to arise from adenomatous polyps


-can metastasize by direct extension or spreading through blood or lymph (common sites: liver, lungs, brain, bones, adrenal glands



Risk factors = age (>50), genetic (Familial adenomatous polyposis, hereditary nonpolyposis CRC), dietary factors (hi fat, lo fiber), IBS (UC and Crohn's)



Rectal bleeding (microscopic amounts, dark colored stool, bright red blood "hematochezia")


Anemia


Change in stool


Abdominal fullness, gas, cramping, incomplete evacuation, weight loss



Labs--H&H decr., FOBT+, CEA, direct visualization per colonoscopy