Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit related to Peptic Ulcer
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...