IDENTIFYING HYDROCHLORIC ACID IN DIGESTION

Hydrochloric acid and its role in digestion

Have you ever stopped to think about the role
hydrochloric acid plays in digestion? Well, it
does have a great part in digestion.

Hydrochloric acid helps to maintain the acid

conditions necessary for the production of
digestive enzymes. It also works to get rid 
of bacteria which may cause harm in the 

stomach.

Updated 7/26

Dear nurses, 

At some point or another, a nurse may be put in

the position of taking care of a patient with an
order for NPO or NG tube insertion. 

When NPO (nothing by mouth) is ordered by
the doctor, the stomach is kept empty. An example
of this, is the patient who is scheduled for surgery,

or after trauma has occurred.

.

If a Nasogastric tube is ordered by the doctor, 

instructions are usually given, to put NG tube 
to suction, to remove excess gastric contents. 

It is important to monitor the color and quantity 
of stomach content. Bowel sounds or abdominal

distention should also be noted.

 Above is an overview.

Learn more about : Dysphagia

Preparation for ERCP (Cholangiopancreatography)

Learn more about : What is an ERCP?

and Enteral and Parenteral feeding

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital
with complaints of abdominal pain over a period
of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP
( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
for this questionable abdominal pain.

This will be reflected in the care plan.

Above is a 35 year old female who has been
having problems after a divorce. Alcohol
ingestion in large quantities has become a
way of coping. This is not a case study,
but an example of how pancreatitis and
autodigestion may come about. ARDS
may also result.

Learn more about :Autodigestion/ Pancreatitis
and Anasarca