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Ulcerative colitis (signs and symptoms (weight loss, fever, rectal pain,…
Ulcerative colitis
signs and symptoms
weight loss
fever
rectal pain
abdominal pain
bloody stools
Diagnostic procedures
biopsy to remove tissue sample from colon
colonoscopy to examine inside of the colon
CT scan
endoscopy
stool test examining stool for blood
Nursing management
monitor vital signs for signs of infections
monitor intake and output
give analgesics when neccessary
put the patient on bedrest
assess and record stool amount and frequency
Causes
immune malfuction
heredity
stress
diet
Pathophysiology
the inflammation affects the mucosa and submucosa
the digestive tract become inflammed
ulcerative colitis begins in the rectum
ulcerative colitis is caused by bowel disease
Diet
lean proteins
fruits
vegetables
diet with plenty of fiber
Treatment
biologics
surgery to remove colon
antibiotics to fight infections
Defination
inflammatory bowel disease causing digestive tract inflammation