Celiac disease
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Autoimmune / GeneticGI / Liver / PancreasPediatricsmedium priorityneeds review
Celiac disease
Also testable as: Gluten-sensitive enteropathy
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Autoimmune response to gluten in genetically susceptible clients.
- Small-intestinal villous injury causes malabsorption, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, or growth problems.
Medications
No specific medication class was seeded for this card.
Nursing actions
- Assess diarrhea, bloating, weight/growth, anemia signs, rash, and dietary pattern.
- Teach lifelong gluten-free diet and label reading for wheat, barley, and rye.
- Monitor nutrient deficiencies and bone health follow-up if ordered.
Complications
- Malnutrition
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Osteopenia
- Growth delay
- Infertility concerns
NCLEX cues
- Gluten triggers immune gut damage.
- Diet teaching is lifelong, not temporary.
- Check hidden gluten in processed foods.
Memory hooks
- Celiac: gluten flattens villi.
Labs / Diagnostics
- tTG-IgA and total IgA when ordered
- Endoscopy/biopsy
- Iron/vitamin levels
- Growth trends
Review notes
- Supplemental wife-requested study card. Use for NCLEX review only and verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy.