TOXIC

MEGACOLON
cASE:
Toxic megacolon is a term used to
express the seriousness of the
condition. Toxic megacolon is rare. It's A 50-year old female with a known
a widening of the large intestine that history of ulcerative colitis and
develops within a few days and can be anemia was rushed to the ER with a
life-threatening. It can be a presenting signs and symptoms of
complication of inflammatory bowel severe abdominal pain/swelling and
disease. bloody diarrhea over the past four
Common
symptoms: days. After a series of physical
pain examination and thorough
distention of assessment as well as laboratory and
the abdomen, diagnostic exams, she was diagnosed
fever with toxic megacolon resulting from a
rapid heart flare-up of ulcerative colitis.
rate
dehydration
Treating diseases that cause toxic
megacolon, such as ulcerative colitis
or Crohn disease, can prevent this
condition.

THERESE MARIE L. BATTUNG

BSN 3C RLE B
 Avoid: Remind about the next
dairy MEDICATION follow-up check up
The patient is advised to
DIET PLAN
caffeine Educate about eating a
unhealthy fats continue UC medication which well-balanced and
carbonated fats is Vedolizumab (Entyvio). nutritious diet .
carbonate Know where to find clean
beverages Nursing Responsibilities: bathrooms.
nuts and seeds Follow up with the patient Eat more small meals
spicy foods at regular intervals during instead of 3 big meals,
large meals treatment Get some exercise every
Consume: Provide general day.
low fiber fruits information on Entyvio Avoid stressful
non-cruciferous and practical tips for living environment.
vegetables with their condition
refined grains Help set treatment, health,
lean protein and lifestyle goals to
discuss with their doctor

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