Question

Please help to answer these questions

1. Spinal fusion C 5-6 / L3-5

a. Pathophysiology/etiology/risk factors

b. s/s

c. nursing and physician directed interventions

2. Bariatric surgery

a. Pathophysiology/etiology/risk factors

b. s/s

c. nursing and physician directed interventions

3. Colon resection

a. Pathophysiology/etiology/risk factors

b. s/s

c. nursing and physician directed interventions

Answer 1

Ans) 1. Spinal fusion C 5-6 / L3-5 : Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones of the spine (vertebrae).

a. Pathophysiology:

Etiology:

- Pelvic limb ataxia

- Paresis/ plegia in hind limbs
- Postural reaction deficits
- Norma to increased reflexes
- Disuse muscle atrophy

Risk factors:

- Being male. Spinal cord injuries affect a disproportionate number of men.
- Being between the ages of 16 and 30. You're most likely to suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury if you're between the ages of 16 and 30.
- Being older than 65.
- Engaging in risky behavior.
- Having a bone or joint disorder.

b. s/s:

- Muscular: muscle spasms, muscle weakness, overactive reflexes, problems with coordination, or stiff muscles
- Whole body: feeling faint or sweating
Sensory: pins and needles or reduced sensation of touch
- Urinary: leaking of urine or urinary retention
Also common: abnormal and painful sensation, leaking of stool, or shortness of breath

c. nursing and physician directed interventions:

- 1) External support possible sometimes
-DO NOT ANESTHETIZE PATIENT!!!!
2) Strict confinement for 6-8 weeks
3) physical therapy
4) Nursing care