GI Assessments
RUQ pain with palpation, can indicate cholecystitis
Murphy's sign
Rebound tenderness, increased WBC, can be managed with antibiotics or surgery
Appendicitis
Most common cause of this is H. Pylori
Peptic ulcer disease
What is normal colored urine?
Pale yellow, clear
Usually reversible, rapid decline in kidneys and buildup of toxins, can have pre, intra, or post renal causes
Acute Renal Failure or Acute Kidney Injury
Pain when releasing pressure on RLQ
Rebound tenderness
Can be caused by a blockage, which is typically a stone or not squeezing properly. Low fat diet is recommended with this disorder
Cholecystitis
An umbrella term for Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
IBS
What might pink or red urine indicate?
Blood in urine
Slowly develops over months or years, leads to fluid accumulation, inability to filter waste and balance electrolytes
Chronic Kidney Disease
These are signs and symptoms of dehydration
This can be viral or bacterial, places the patient at risk for dehydration
Gastroenteritis
Can be caused by mechanical or non-mechanical, a NG tube may be needed during the initial stages
What might tea colored urine indicate?
Liver issues, Rhabdomylosis, Severe Dehydration
Treatment for chronic kidney disease. Helps to balance electrolytes and fluids
Dialysis
Stools with a GI bleed
Black if upper, bloody if lower
When food particles get stuck in pockets in the intestines, pain is the most common symptom
Diverticulitis
There are different types including A, B, C, D, & E. Often spread by blood, stool, or through alcohol abuse
Hepatitis
What might flank pain indicate?
Pyelonephritis, Kidney stones
Often starts as a UTI. Treatment includes antibiotics, fluids, pain medication, positioning, and heat compress
Pyelonephritis
Nausea, vomiting, decreased or absent bowel sounds
Bowel Obstruction
This can be caused from poor sphincter, hiatal hernia, or low pH. Diagnosed with an EGD and treated with PPIs
GERD
Pancreatitis
What is normal urine output?
Adults is typically 0.5 to 1.5 mL/kg/hour
Can be caused by strep throat. Alters the part responsible for filtering waste, this can be acute or chronic
Glomerulonephritis