Gastro-Intestinal
What is nursing's favorite question to ask during vitals?
When was your last bowel movement?
What are vitals times?
Track A: 415-5pm
Track B: 6:30-715pm
weekends:
Track A: 9-945am
Track B: 230-315pm
When taking orthostatic vitals (laying and then standing) why does your heart rate go up when you stand?
Your heart is pumping faster to keep oxygenated blood flowing to your brain. This is why you might get light headed when you stand.
list a coping skill for stress reduction
Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, aroma therapy, art therapy, others
What time can I get my morning medications at TEP?
0700-0800 (can be given as early as an hour and a half before or an hour and a half after)
My GI system feels terrible during ED recovery, is this common? Who can I talk to about this?
YES! A nurse or the medical provider. Tell us your specific symptoms and we can help come up with treatments and explain why it may be happening.
Why is it important to get vitals done?
The nurse practitioners review your vitals each day to see how you are doing. A lot of factors can impact your vitals, so we want to keep an eye on how you're doing. Your team and insurance also looks at this to see if you are participating in treatment.
List two possible causes for tachycardia (increased heart rate)
dehydration, anxiety, stress
List two symptoms of stress
weakened immune system, body aches, headaches, irritability, insomnia, anxiety others
True or false, antidepressant medications are only use to treat depression.
FALSE: they are used to treat so many mental health conditions! They need a new name...
What medication is commonly prescribed at TEP as needed for constipation. (Hint: it goes in water)
What is an EKG
an electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity of the heart
List two electrolytes needed for the heart to pump
True or false: stress is always bad for you
False! A little bit of stress can help with productivity and focus. Learning health ways to process excess stress can decrease the negative impact of stress.
What is a neurotransmitter
How does miralax work?
Miralax pulls water into your intestines to help your bowels start moving again. Be sure to drink water with this medication. It may take 24 hours to be effective.
Why do we get EKGs at TEP?
Eating disorders can impact your heart, as can some medications. We send an EKG to the medical and psych providers when you first get here, and may check again throughout treatment if you change medications
List two possible causes of chest pain
Heart problems, anxiety, GI (such as GERD), rib or muscle pain
What is the system in your brain that controls your stress response?
HPA axis
How are neurotransmitters related to psychiatric medications?
Different psychiatric medications impact different neurotransmitters. Ask a nurse or a provider if you are curious about your medication
What is the scientific name for the longest part of the intestine?
Ilium (6 feet long!)
Name three common labs we test at TEP
mag, phos, CMP
How many valves are in the heart and what are the names?
Four: tricuspid, pulmonic, mitral, aortic
Guide us through a stress reduction coping skill activity
Thank you!
Name three neurotransmitters