Nr 511nr 511 nr511 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Disease Risk Subjective Finding Objective Findings Diagnostics Treatment Education GI DISORDERS Appendicitis -Most common between 10-30yrs; but can occur at any age; rare in infants and older adults -men more at risk - Diets low in fiber, high in fat, refined sugars, & other carbs at increased risk. - Obstruction of appendix is cause of majority of appendicitis - contributing factors: Intra-abdominal tumors, positive family hx - Recent roundworm infection or viral GI infecti...

NR 511 WEEK 2 1. Identify the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis 2. Recognize that assessing for prior antibiotic use is a critical part of the history in patients presenting with diarrhea

NR 511 WEEK 3 1. Discuss that the majority of dyspnea complaints are due to cardiac or pulmonary decompensation 2. Explain the differences between intra-thorax and extra-thorax flow disorders