What is difference between uc and crohn disease

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1. NUTRITION FOR DISORDERS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT (Case Study)

1. At one time, Mr. Enson assumed he had ulcerative colitis (UC) because both his brother and sister have it. What is the difference between UC and Crohn disease? How can a medical practitioner distinguish between the two?

2. In preparing her patient for his surgery, Dr. Holly explains that Mr. Enson will undergo surgical resection of the most severely damaged segment of his colon. She will then create an artificial anus on Mr. Enson's abdominal wall by incising the colon and bringing it out to the surface. She explains, "There are actually two procedural options for your resection, but I am confident this choice is the better of the two for your condition." What are the two surgical options, and which one has she chosen?

3. If Dr. Holly had chosen to remove a portion of Mr. Enson's small intestine, then he would have been at increased risk for what syndrome?

2. NUTRITION FOR DIABETES MELLITUS (Case Study)

1. Now that Maya is gaining a little more independence and is spending a little more time away from home, she wants to switch her insulin regimen. What might be her rationale for this? Do you think switching her regimen is a good idea?

2. Mrs. Korrapati suspects that Maya may have an eating disorder. What kinds of signs might the nurse look for to determine whether this is the case?

3. Mrs. Korrapati reports that she and Maya frequently argue about Maya's involvement in team sports.

3. NUTRITION FOR CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES (Case Study)

1. Jack's health history indicates that he has had atherosclerosis for some time but without any cardiac events. How might his atherosclerosis have contributed to his MI?

2. Jack receives sublingual nitroglycerin, oxygen, and aspirin to relieve his angina, along with intravenous medications. When his condition is stable, he is released. When he returns for a follow-up examination, his physician tells him that, along with his cholesterol medication, he will also take 81 mg of aspirin daily. Jack says, "You know, my brother had a stroke. Is this related?" How should the nurse answer Jack, and what other sorts of arterial diseases can atherosclerosis lead to?

3. Jack is now committed to making permanent lifestyle changes, and the whole family has gotten involved. "We are adhering to the TLC diet," says Jack, "and it's not so bad. But my boys' favorite new addition to the family is the pedicab I bought so I can bike them to school! All three of us love it!" What is the TLC diet, exactly?

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