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match the vocab

• anorexia

• bands of scar tissue that can form between organs, often after surgery, causing them to stick together

• ascites

• a buildup of fluid in the belly, often causing swelling

• anabolism

• a loss of appetite or not wanting to eat

• absorption

• the part of metabolism where the body builds up new cells and tissues from smaller parts

• adhesions

• The process where nutrients from food move from the digestive system into the bloodstream

match the vocab

• metabolism

• The thick, soupy mix of party digested food & stomach juices

• pancreatitis

• All the chemical processes in the body that break down food for energy and build up new cells

• chyme

• inflammation of the pancreas, a gland that helps with digestion and blood sugar

• mastication

• the wave-like muscle movement that push food through the digestive system

• peristalsis

• the process of chewing food to break it down

Match the following accessory organs

• liver

• produces digestive enzymes and produces insulin

• gallbladder

• produces bile, detoxifies the blood, and stores glycogen

• pancreas

• stores bile and releases bile into small intestine to break down fats

Match the common conditions for the upper GI disorder

• H.pylori

• bacteria that causes uclers

• GERD

• difficulty swallowing

• dysphagia

• acid reflux (stomach acid backs up into the esophagus)

• dyspepsia

• indigestion

Match the common conditions for the lower GI disorder

• bowel ischemia

• lack of blood to intestines

• hernias

• swollen rectal veins

• diverticulitis

• Intestine bulges through the muscle walls

• ulcerative colitis

• continuous colon inflammation

• hemorrhoids

• inflamed pouches in the colon

match the following causes of upper GI issues

• Barrett's Esophagus

• mouth inflammation

• esophagitis

• Infection causing vomiting/diarrhea

• gastroenteritis

• stomach lining inflammation

• stomatitis

• esophagus inflammation

• gastritis

• long-term GERD changes esophagus lining (cancer risk)

match the conditions & special signs of the accessory organs.

• ascites

• gallbladder inflammation

• cholecystitis

• liver inflammation

• peritonitis

• Infection of the abdominal lining

• hepatitis

• fluid in the abdomen

• cirrhosis

• chronic liver scarring

A nurse is teaching a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• "I will avoid spicy foods and chocolate."

• "I’ll lie flat in bed after meals to aid digestion."

• "I will eat small, frequent meals throughout the day."

• "I’ll avoid drinking caffeine and carbonated beverages."

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of Barrett's esophagus?

• Chronic inflammation causes narrowing of the esophagus.

• Esophageal tissue is replaced with intestinal-like columnar cells.

• The lower esophageal sphincter becomes hypertonic.

• Peptic ulcers form due to increased acid production.

A patient with a duodenal ulcer reports a burning epigastric pain that is relieved by eating. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

• Imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements

• Acute pain related to mucosal ulceration

• Risk for aspiration related to delayed gastric emptying

• Ineffective airway clearance related to increased secretions