Borborygmus

Bad body image days or bad self-image days, in general, are something that every person at some point in time endures. Everyone has their insecurities and some days these insecurities strike out to us more so than other days. Being our own worst critic, the days you wake up swearing you gained 10 pounds over night or the days you wake up shocked to see your face as one inflamed pimple can be extremely hindering. We all love morning stomach but some days you wake up bloated and feeling a tad more

awake, intestines rhythmically move as the walls contract and relax to mix food with fluids and move it gently along. The occasional peristaltic wave may be heard as intestinal contents are moved. This is what causes us to hear stomach noises. Borborygmus, a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines, is a normal phenomenon that can happen to anyone, anywhere (Dictionary.com, and Hofmeister). Within the intestines, ingested fluids and solids are combined with

basenjis. Signs and Effects of IBD in Pets Cats and dogs both exhibit similar symptoms when struggling with IBD. Common signs of IBD in pets are vomiting diarrhea, weight loss, abnormal appetite, and lack of energy, blood in the stool, flatulence, borborygmus, or a rumbling in the guts, depression, fatigue, abdominal pain, and distressed coat. Diagnosis of IBD Unfortunately, getting a definitive diagnosis of IBD can be very difficult. Many of the signs and symptoms of IBD mirror those of a great many

What is Intestinal Tumor in Cats? Though uncommon, there are a variety of tumors that can develop in the large and small intestines in cats. These include adenocarcinomas, malignant tumors that affect the gastrointestinal tract; lymphomas, a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocyte cells of the lymph nodes; leiomyosarcomas, a painful type of cancer that occurs in the intestines; mast cell tumors, which originate in the skin; carcinoid tumors, which develop in the mucous lining of the intestines;

1. Mr. Dunner is admitted to his room accompanied by his wife. Before the nurse can begin the admission assessment, Mr. Dunner states that he needs to “throw up.” The nurse helps him sit up and provides an emesis basin. Mr. Dunner vomits into the emesis basin and then remains sitting on the side of the bed, stating he may need to “throw up” again.Which assessment should the nurse complete first? A.  Auscultate the bowel sounds. Another assessment should be completed before assessing the client’s