Author Question: Which of the following symptoms may be found in Celiac Disease? 1. Abdominal pain with bloating ... (Read 38 times)

ssal · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following symptoms may be found in Celiac Disease?

1. Abdominal pain with bloating
2. Weight gain with very skinny extremities
3. Small, hard stools
4. Normal growth

Question 2

What is being assessed when auscultating the gastrointestinal system?

1. Changes in the abdominal appearance
2. Presence or absence of bowel sounds
3. Distension as well as spleen and liver size
4. Presence of a hernia

asdfghjkl; · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The most common complaint of celiac patients is abdominal bloating that is usually painful.
2. Patients with this disorder usually appear skinny with thin extremities.
3. Patients with this disorder tend to have diarrhea and foul smelling stools.
4. This can affect growth because of villi damage due to gluten intolerance.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A visual inspection is done or this.
2. Auscultation allows the examiner to assess the bowel sounds and assess for any changes that may occur in the bowel sounds due to a GI problem.
3. Palpation assesses the distension and size.
4. Presence of a hernia is detected with palpation and a visual inspection.