A series of medical questions on peptic ulcers, colostomy care, jaundice, and hepatitis.
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The user has provided a series of questions related to medical topics, likely for a nursing or medical assignment. The questions cover areas such as peptic ulcers, colostomy care, jaundice, and hepatitis. We need to classify these questions and provide a cleaned version of each.
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1. Stress ulcers are due to physiological stress, Cushing's ulcers are linked to elevated intracranial pressure, and Curling's ulcers are associated with severe burns. 2. Nursing diagnoses: skin integrity, body image, nutrition. Interventions: assessment, education, monitoring. 3. Hemolytic jaundice is from RBC breakdown, hepatocellular jaundice is from liver damage, and obstructive jaundice is from bile flow blockage. 4. Yes, lab tests detect viral antibodies to identify specific hepatitis types.
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Stress ulcers are acute ulcers that develop due to physiological stress, Cushing's ulcers are associated with elevated intracranial pressure, and Curling's ulcers are associated with severe burns. -
Three nursing diagnoses for patients with colostomy are:- Risk for impaired skin integrity: Implement regular skin assessment, appropriate pouching system, and teach the patient proper hygiene.
- Disturbed body image: Encourage the patient to verbalize feelings, provide education, and support positive coping strategies.
- Risk for imbalanced nutrition: Monitor dietary intake, provide nutritional counseling, and encourage adequate fluid intake.
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Hemolytic jaundice results from increased breakdown of red blood cells, hepatocellular jaundice is due to liver damage, and obstructive jaundice results from blockage of bile flow. -
Yes, there are lab tests for specific viral antibodies causing hepatitis. These tests help identify the specific type of viral hepatitis (e.g., Hepatitis A, B, C) by detecting the presence of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the virus.
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Stress ulcers are acute ulcers that develop due to physiological stress, Cushing's ulcers are associated with elevated intracranial pressure, and Curling's ulcers are associated with severe burns. -
Three nursing diagnoses for patients with colostomy are:- Risk for impaired skin integrity: Implement regular skin assessment, appropriate pouching system, and teach the patient proper hygiene.
- Disturbed body image: Encourage the patient to verbalize feelings, provide education, and support positive coping strategies.
- Risk for imbalanced nutrition: Monitor dietary intake, provide nutritional counseling, and encourage adequate fluid intake.
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Hemolytic jaundice results from increased breakdown of red blood cells, hepatocellular jaundice is due to liver damage, and obstructive jaundice results from blockage of bile flow. -
Yes, there are lab tests for specific viral antibodies causing hepatitis. These tests help identify the specific type of viral hepatitis (e.g., Hepatitis A, B, C) by detecting the presence of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the virus.
More Information
Peptic ulcers can be caused by various factors such as H. pylori infection, NSAIDs, and stress. Colostomy care involves maintaining skin integrity, managing output, and providing emotional support. Jaundice is a symptom of underlying liver disease or bile duct obstruction. Hepatitis is caused by viral infections, and specific antibody tests are available to diagnose each type.
Tips
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Sources
- Question Sets and Answers - PMC - PubMed Central - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Gastroenterology Health Information | Mount Sinai - New York - mountsinai.org
- Jaundice - Pre, Intra, Post-hepatic - Management - TeachMeSurgery - teachmesurgery.com
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