Chpt 30.txt

consists of duodenum, jejunum and ileum carries chime from stomach to large intestine

Further processes chime into a more liquid state; food substances are absorbed into the bloodstream from the villi on the walls of the small intestine

Cecum

Ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon

Water, sodium and chlorides are reabsorbed and waste is propelled to the anus; contains bacteria that break down waste products; water is extracted from the waste during transit

in the sigmoid colon until it moves into the rectum

light to dark brown, soft, formed; light to dark color is caused by bile; color can change by vitamins, drugs or diet

blood in the stool (occult=hidden), stool with red blood on surface is probably associated with hemorrhoid ; bright red blood in stool is GI bleed in lg intestine; blood in small intestine is changed to tarry substance (melena)

absence of bile in intestine usually due to obstruction in bile duct to the intestine from GB or liver

irritation of inflammation of the inner surface of the intestines

drainage of an ulcer that is inflamed or infected

Tapeworm, pinworm and roundworm

Stool with abnormally high fat content that are foul smelling and float on water

Decreased frequency of bowel movement or hard, dry feces

Any patient restricted to bed rest

Frequent loose stool occurring when increased peristalsis pushes food through the intestinal tract too fast; or the body�s way of trying to rid itself of pathogens

Increased fluid intake, may receive laxative, chalk colored stools

Gastrocolic reflex

FiberCon daily

Stroke

Ask about patient�s normal bowel pattern

Consume 1-3 tablespoons of bran mixed with applesauce

Offering a clear liquid diet

Colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, congenital bowel malformation