Upper GI
Electrolyte imbalance expected with persistent vomiting.
What is hypokalemia and hyponatremia?
Ulcer pain relieved by food.
What is duodenal ulcer?
Rigid, board-like abdomen indicates this condition.
What is peritonitis?
Priority intervention for dehydration with diarrhea.
What is start IV fluids?
Acid-base imbalance in small bowel obstruction.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Hepatitis transmitted fecal–oral route.
What is Hepatitis A?
Medication that increases gastric emptying.
What is metoclopramide (Reglan)?
Purpose of HCl suppression.
What is prevent bleeding and perforation?
Pain with right leg extension = this sign.
What is psoas sign?
Most important teaching for gastroenteritis.
What is handwashing with soap and water?
Hallmark of large bowel obstruction.
What is abdominal distention?
Hepatitis transmitted via blood/body fluids.
What is Hepatitis B?
Serious side effect of Reglan.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Medication that coats ulcer.
What is sucralfate (Carafate)?
Suspected perforated bowel—first nursing action.
What is keep NPO and start IV fluids?
Most effective independent intervention for constipation.
What is juice (prune)?
Non-reducible hernia action.
What is keep NPO and notify surgeon?
Key complication causing confusion in cirrhosis
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Priority nursing intervention for vomiting.
What is elevate HOB and maintain airway?
Suspected acute gastritis after alcohol binge, what is your first action.
What is keep NPO and start IV PPI?
Appendicitis patient worsening—distention, vomiting.
What is notify provider immediately?
Key constipation assessment.
What is last bowel movement and medications?
Post-op hernia care to reduce swelling.
What is scrotal support with ice?
A client with esophageal varices is at highest risk for which life-threatening complication?
What is hemorrhage.
Patient dizzy, thirsty after 24 hrs vomiting, what is your priority action?
What is continue IV fluids and monitor hydration?
Rigid abdomen + sudden pain in ulcer patient indicates this.
What is perforation?
GI bleed priorities.
What are airway, breathing, circulation?
Diverticulosis vs diverticulitis difference.
What is diverticulosis = no symptoms, diverticulitis = inflammation/infection?
Bowel obstruction priorities.
What are NPO, NG tube, IV fluids?
Cirrhosis patient with confusion + ascites—treatment.?
What is lactulose?