Overview
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Learn about cholecystitis in this comprehensive nursing NCLEX review video. Explore the pathophysiology, symptoms, risk factors, and nursing care for patients with gallbladder inflammation. Understand the causes of cholecystitis, including gallstones and acalculous cases. Recognize key signs and symptoms such as upper GI pain, Murphy's Sign, and associated digestive issues. Discover treatment options like cholecystectomy, ERCP, and cholecystostomy. Gain insights into essential nursing care, including pain management, fluid administration, and drain care for T-tubes and cholecystostomy tubes. Prepare for NCLEX questions related to cholecystitis and enhance your knowledge of GI nursing care.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Cholecystitis
Causes of Cholecystitis
Signs Symptoms
Role as Nurse
GI Rest
Analgesics Antiemetics
Low Fat Diet
Fluids
Breathing
Lab Results
Antibiotics
Drain Care
D4 Deterioration
E ERCP
Cholecystectomy
bile duct
after surgery
Ttube care
Taught by
RegisteredNurseRN