Set: Unit 44 GI System

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abdominal distentiona condition in which the abdomen is bloated or enlarged
fecal impactionthe most serious form of constipation in which stoll is retained in the rectum, where water is absorbed. Over time the stool becomes hard and dry, and the patient is unable to pass it
flatusgas or air in the stomach or intestines; air or gas expelled by way of any body opening.
stoolanother name for feces
ulceropen sore caused by inadequate blood supply and broken skin

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Creator econly
Created November 3, 2008
Group ConlyNT11
Subject elimination
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Care of Patients with Elimination Problems

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  1. flatus gas or air in the stomach or intestines; air or gas expelled by way of any body opening. - 3 misses
  2. abdominal distention a condition in which the abdomen is bloated or enlarged - 3 misses
  3. fecal impaction the most serious form of constipation in which stoll is retained in the rectum, where water is absorbed. Over time the stool becomes hard and dry, and the patient is unable to pass it - 1 miss
  4. stool another name for feces - 1 miss