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    fever (“Cholecystitis,” n.d.). Causes of this disorder are usually the result of gallstones, tumors within the gallbladder or a blockage in the bile duct. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are common blood tests that are useful in determining if the patient has cholecystitis. CT scans can also be done as well as a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan, which can track “the production and flow of bile from your liver to your small intestine” (“Cholecystitis,” n

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    ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS: EARLY VERSUS LATE LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY. INTRODUCTION Gallbladder disease is a common surgical pathology and may present in an elective or an acute setting. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the gold standard management for symptomatic gallbladder disease. However, there are many concerns with regards to the implementation of this versatile technique for acute cholecystitis. Concerns centered on the anticipation of conversion to an open procedure and the increase

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    Pain Case Study Essay

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    gallbladder, the tenderness was present and the patient also complained of pain. The suspected differential diagnosis of gallbladder diseases includes cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, cholangitis, and gallbladder cancer. However, the presence of tenderness on palpation of gall bladder indicates positive Murphy's sign which is a sign of acute cholecystitis (Goodman & Snyder,

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    Lars Johnson Case

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    Upon review of Mr. Lars Johnson’s physical exam in the emergency room (ER), laboratory results, abdominal ultrasound, and computerized tomography (CT) scan, I diagnosed Mr. Johnson with acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC). Mr. Johnson’s reason for driving himself to the emergency room and the symptoms he is experiencing in conjunction with test, and lab results led me to this conclusion. Johnson noticed pain from his epigastric region, radiating to the right shoulder and scapular region. During

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    Discuss and differentiate between the causes of acute and chronic abdominal pain in a 20-year-old versus a 50-year-old male. Provide a rationale for including the appropriate differential diagnoses in each age group, appendicitis, cholecystitis, gallstones and bile duct stones, gastric or duodenal ulcer. Difference acute and chronic: Although many adults may present with any of these abdominal symptoms, acute (sudden severe inflammation of the gallbladder), lactose intolerance, and hepatitis there

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    Lars Case Study Essay

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    1. My diagnosis for Lars is that he has chronic cholecystitis, which is a type of constant inflammation of the gallbladder. According to research, the chronic cholecystitis is one of the “most common biliary diseases” (Sato et al., 2002). With Lars’ situation, his rapid weight loss which decreases the lipids can create an imbalance of bile composition which then increases the chances of having gallstones in the gallbladder. 2. A theory that would explain the beginning of the patient’s condition

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    Epigastric Pain Essay

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    2. Cholecystitis Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused by the obstruction of bile duct due to gall stones. Symptoms include epigastric or right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, fever (Bloom, 2016). Diagnostic testing: Physical examination by testing for the Murphy’s sign along with the presenting symptoms can help diagnose cholecystitis. Complete blood count showing leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated

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    Gallstone Case Study

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    Her vital signs were stable and the physical exam revealed only moderate TTP of the RUQ and epigastric region. The lab results revealed no leukocytosis, no elevation of liver enzymes, bilirubin, amylase, lipase, alk phos or any other signs of cholecystitis, cholangitis, pancreatitis or other potential signs of infection. The plan of care began with keeping the patient NPO. This is recommended as this keeps the patient from further pain secondary to food stimulating gallbladder contraction.5 It

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    as increased Bilirubin levels if a patient is suffering from cholelithiasis. The greater the serum Bilirubin level (greater than 3mg/dL) the greater indicator the patient has gallstones (Heuman, 2015). If the Patient A is suffering from acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the bile duct) it may clear up on its own with antibiotics dietary changes, pain medications and rest. If Patient A is dealing with acute cholethiasis (gallstones visible on ultrasounds and CT scans) then laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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    nursing instructor. At first, I was a little scared to remove a Foley mostly because I never did it before. But, once I saw another student do it, I was more confident in myself. I also had to look up and present in post conference about cholecystitis. Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder and its common symptoms include severe pain in the upper right quadrant that radiates to the back or right shoulder. We then took an hour for break and then met for post conference. We reviewed our

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