Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing Care Plan for Peptic Ulcer Peptic ulcer is an erosion of gastrointestinal mucosa caused by too much hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Although ulcers can occur in the esophagus, the most common location is the duodenum and stomach (Wardell, 1990). Chronic ulcers can penetrate the muscular wall. Recovery resulted in the formation of fibrous tissue and eventually permanent scarring. Ulcers can be recovered or recovered several times throughout one's life. Peptic ulcers are sores on the mucous membranes of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, which is caused by gastric work. The main complications related to peptic ulcer disease, in general, are: Hemorrhage, evidenced by hematemesis and guaiac positive fesses. Perforation, evidenced by the sudden onset of severe pain accompanied by abdominal stiff as a board and symptoms of shock. Obstruction. This complication is more common in duodenal ulcer that is located near the pylorus. It is caused by constriction of gastric outlet as a re...

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain : May come and go for a few days or weeks May bother you more when your stomach is empty Usually goes away after you eat Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. Another cause is the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Stress and spicy foods do not cause ulcers, but can make them worse. Nursing Assessment Nursing Care Plan for Peptic Ulcer Assess for chronic use of certain medications (such as aspirin, steroids). Collect information of complaints that brought client to the hospital. Obtain history of onset and progression of symptoms. Obtain information of diet, use of alcohol and tobacco, ingestion of irritat...