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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Bowel Obstruction, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Mechanical obstruction, Treatments NI or NG tube for suctioning intestine or stomach, Bowel is physically obstructed by disorders outside the intestine exploratory laparoscopy surgery to investigate the cause of the obstruction, Bowel is physically obstructed by disorders outside the intestine Intestinal contents accumulate at and above the area of obstruction., Intestinal contents accumulate at and above the area of obstruction. saliva, ingested fluids gastric, pancreatic, and biliary secretions, Causative Factors Fibrosis, Diagnostic tests Hgb, Hct, creatinine, BUN are often higher, Bowel Obstruction Risk Factors, Treatments prophylaxis treatment for GI and DVT, Treatments Manage Infection with anti-infectives, Causative Factors Adhesions, tumors, Fecal impactions, Treatments exploratory laparoscopy surgery to investigate the cause of the obstruction, causes edema of the bowel can lead to Bacterial peritonitis can occur do to the stagnant bacteria in intestines, Treatments Electrolyte therapy, S/SX abdominal distention, S/SX Abdominal pain or Cramping, Bowel Obstruction PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, S/SX Bowel sounds not present in all 4 quadrants, Risk Factors Over 65 with diverticulitis or tumor., causes edema of the bowel depending on where blockage occurs specific fluid and electrolye problems result, specifically Ca++