Gastrointestinal
What is inflammation
Nurses should restrict the intake of this in Client's with ascites due to fluid retention.
What is Fluid
Long term use of this classification of medicine indicated for GERD may cause hypomagnesemia.
What is Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Using contaminated tattoo instruments can spread this type of Hepatitis.
What is Hepatitis C
A client post endoscopic cholecystectomy should do this on the day of surgery to aid in passing of carbon dioxide.
What is Ambulate
This fluid imbalance is common in gastroenteritis due to frequent N/V/D.
What is Hypovolemia (fluid volume deficit)
This should be monitored hourly in client's with acute pancreatitis due to risk for acute kidney injury.
What is Urine output (UOP)
This classification of medication when taken long term can cause Peptic Ulcer Disease.
What is NSAID's (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs)
Consuming uncooked foods is a risk factor for this type of hepatitis.
What is Type A & E
A common diagnostic procedure to visualize the gallbladder.
What is an Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ECRP)
Signs and symptoms of peritonitis.
Abdominal pain, N/V, restlessness, confusion, anorexia
The term for the location to palpate (RLQ) for pain with appendicitis.
What is McBurney's Point
Sodium polystyrene is given for this elevated electrolyte.
What is Potassium
The nurse should limit this in client's with Hepatitis B to promote immune function and recovery.
What is Activity
A G-tube is flushed with ____ of water every ____ to prevent dehydration.
What is 30-60ml/4hr
This position is priority for a client post cholecystectomy with T-tube drain placement to aid in drainage of bile.
What is Fowler's position
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is found in client's with this liver disease.
What is Cirrhosis
When this is swallowed for GI diagnostic testing, it will turn the client's stool white.
What is Barium
Client's with viral hepatitis should be encouraged to do this to promote healing of the liver.
What is rest
A client with an abdominal obstruction should be instructed to place their chin to their chest and swallow when performing this therapeutic procedure.
What is a Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Insertion
A disease of alcohol use disorder.
What is Cirrhosis
A client post cholecystectomy with T-tube placement should be instructed to empty the drainage bag at this time daily for accurate output monitoring.
What is the Same time every day
Avoid this classification of medicine prior to a colonoscopy.
What is Anticoagulants
This type of Hepatitis can be spread from mother to baby.
What is Hepatitis B
Prior to an abdominal paracentesis, the nurse should instruct the client to do this.
What is Empty the Bladder