Hlten512b: Principles Of Health And Cultural Environment
CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..
HLTEN512B - IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR NURSING CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH ACUTE HEALTH PROBLEM……………………………..
HLTEN513B - IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR NURSING CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS………………………...
HLTEN506B - APPLY PRINCIPLES OF WOUND MANAGEMENT IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT……………………………………………..
CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………....
REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………....
INTRODUCTION
Mr. XYZ, a fifty-eight year old, grocery store manager, had recently been waking up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain. This was happening several nights a week. My client was also experiencing occasional discomfort in the middle of the afternoon therefore, my client decided to schedule an appointment …show more content…
What Causes Peptic Ulcers?
No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Peptic Ulcers can be caused by:
Infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
Use of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, and others), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Midol, and others), and many others available by prescription. Even safety-coated aspirin and aspirin in powered form can frequently cause ulcers.
Excess acid production from gastrinomas, tumors of the acid producing cells of the stomach that increases acid output (seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). What Are the Symptoms of a Peptic Ulcer?
A peptic ulcer may or may not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include:
A gnawing or burning pain in the middle or upper stomach between meals or at …show more content…
Though ulcers often heal on their own, you shouldn 't ignore their warning signs. If not properly treated, peptic ulcers can lead to serious health problems, including:
Bleeding
Perforation (a hole through the wall of the stomach)
Gastric outlet obstruction from swelling or scarring that blocks the passageway leading from the stomach to the small intestine.
Taking NSAIDs can cause any of the above symptoms without warning. The risk is especially concerning for the elderly and for those with a prior history of having peptic ulcer disease.[1]
Diagnosis of peptic ulcers
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and examine you. He or she may also ask you about your medical history. If your GP thinks you may have a peptic ulcer, he or she may recommend some of the following tests to diagnose you and decide what treatment will suit you best.
H. pylori test
As H. pylori is the most common cause of a peptic ulcer, GP may test patient for the bacterium and, if necessary, prescribe medicines to treat the infection.
H. pylori can be detected in a urea breath test. Patient will be asked to swallow a liquid containing a substance called urea that is broken down by H. pylori to produce water and carbon dioxide then breath of the client will then be tested using a machine for the amount of carbon dioxide in it. If the carbon dioxide is over a certain level, H. pylori is
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..
HLTEN512B - IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR NURSING CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH ACUTE HEALTH PROBLEM……………………………..
HLTEN513B - IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR NURSING CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS………………………...
HLTEN506B - APPLY PRINCIPLES OF WOUND MANAGEMENT IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT……………………………………………..
CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………....
REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………....
INTRODUCTION
Mr. XYZ, a fifty-eight year old, grocery store manager, had recently been waking up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain. This was happening several nights a week. My client was also experiencing occasional discomfort in the middle of the afternoon therefore, my client decided to schedule an appointment …show more content…
What Causes Peptic Ulcers?
No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Peptic Ulcers can be caused by:
Infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
Use of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, and others), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Midol, and others), and many others available by prescription. Even safety-coated aspirin and aspirin in powered form can frequently cause ulcers.
Excess acid production from gastrinomas, tumors of the acid producing cells of the stomach that increases acid output (seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). What Are the Symptoms of a Peptic Ulcer?
A peptic ulcer may or may not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include:
A gnawing or burning pain in the middle or upper stomach between meals or at …show more content…
Though ulcers often heal on their own, you shouldn 't ignore their warning signs. If not properly treated, peptic ulcers can lead to serious health problems, including:
Bleeding
Perforation (a hole through the wall of the stomach)
Gastric outlet obstruction from swelling or scarring that blocks the passageway leading from the stomach to the small intestine.
Taking NSAIDs can cause any of the above symptoms without warning. The risk is especially concerning for the elderly and for those with a prior history of having peptic ulcer disease.[1]
Diagnosis of peptic ulcers
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and examine you. He or she may also ask you about your medical history. If your GP thinks you may have a peptic ulcer, he or she may recommend some of the following tests to diagnose you and decide what treatment will suit you best.
H. pylori test
As H. pylori is the most common cause of a peptic ulcer, GP may test patient for the bacterium and, if necessary, prescribe medicines to treat the infection.
H. pylori can be detected in a urea breath test. Patient will be asked to swallow a liquid containing a substance called urea that is broken down by H. pylori to produce water and carbon dioxide then breath of the client will then be tested using a machine for the amount of carbon dioxide in it. If the carbon dioxide is over a certain level, H. pylori is