Bowel Obstruction Case

Paper Summary:

This paper presents the case of M.D., a 66-year-old female who was admitted to Fremont Memorial Hospital on September 4, 2007 with bowel obstruction (BO). The paper explains the pathophysiology related to bowel obstruction and then discusses diagnostic studies and medications. The paper also examines the nursing care that was provided to the patient.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Physical Assessment
Labs & Diagnostics
Medications
Patient's Disease Course
Summary
Appendix

From the Paper:

"Labs on September 4, September 9, and September 10 included: complete blood cell count (CBC), and electrolyte panel. M.D.'s vomiting contributed to her body's compensatory reaction of low and high electrolyte values. Additionally, her chemotherapy affected her white blood cell (WBC) and red blood cell (RBC) count. Each was low relative to received chemotherapy. Consequently the following Hematopoietic disorders have developed: Anemia from decreased production of the protein erythropoietin (EPO), Leucopenia, Thrombocytopenia, and Neutropenia all are side effects from damage to the spongy bone marrow tissue due to chemotherapy."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lewis, S.M, Heitkemper, M.M., & Dirksen, S.R. (2007). Medical surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (7th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby
• Potter, P.A., Perry, A.G. (2007). Basic Nursing: Essentials for practice (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby

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