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An elderly male patient with stomach cancer, a feeding tube inserted into…
An elderly male patient with stomach cancer, a feeding tube inserted into his alimentary canal, and no gall bladder. What does this now mean in terms of his diet, food preparation? and possible effects on the rest of his digestive process?
Upstream Effects
What organs are not able to participate in the digestive process, and what chemicals or enzymes are not getting added to the food?
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Background
Anatomy
The anatomy of the digestive system- all organs and special structures involved in digestion including the sections of the stomach, small intestine, and colon
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Physiology
The Physiology of each organ, What it does to help with physical and chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients
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Large Intestine
Forms and stores feces; Dehydrates and compacts the indigestible materials in preparation for elimination
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Small Intestine
Enzymes digestion and absorption of water, organic, substrates, vitamins, and ions
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Oral Cavity
Mechanical Processing, moistening, mixing with salivary secretions
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Downstream Effects
Based on the list of upstream factors, determine what is not able to occur in his digestive system.
Eating Habits
Unhealthy eating habits can lead to high risk factors for medical issues, especially with a feeding tube, which has a very strict diet in order to maintain a healthy body
Chemotherapy
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Causing vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and mouth sores
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For each, indicate how this will impact the food he can be given.
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Stomach Cancer
Eat protein-rich meals, Low-fat dairy products, low fiber grains, and lean meats
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What specifically will need to be provided in his feeding tube for him to adequately get the nutrients he needs? Explain why.
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What does this now mean in terms of his diet, food preparation?
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