Diagnostic Test
Crohn's Disease is diagnosed with this test
Dyspepsia, hypersalivation, eructation, dysphagia
What are signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
High levels of bilirubin, clay colored stool, anorexia, fatigue
What is jaundice?
Medication given to cancer patient for nausea and vomiting
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
What is nursing interventions for Crohn's Disease?
Pain in LLQ, palpable mass, blood in stool, cramping
What is Diverticulitis?
What is acute cholecystitis?
What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Avoid fatty and fried foods, avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, decrease spicy foods
What is education for GERD?
Test reveals paralytic ileus and mechanical obstruction
What is a CT scan?
Burning in stomach, fullness, heartburn, nausea
What is peptic ulcer disease?
Severe pain, rigid abdomen, bloating, chills, abdominal fullness
What is peritonitis?
Decreases hydrochloric acid production for a client with duodenal ulcer
What is ranitidine (Zantac)?
Avoid NSAIDS, alcohol, smoking and caffeine; take medications as ordered, decrease stress
What is education for peptic ulcer disease?
Diagnostic test for peptic ulcer disease
What is an endoscopy?
Diarrhea with blood and pus, rectal pain, urgency
What is ulcerative colitis?
What is acute pancreatitis?
Decreases ammonia levels in a client with cirrhosis of the liver
What is lactulose?
What is management of cirrhosis?
GERD is diagnosed by this exam
What is an upper endoscopy?
Constipation, thready stools, rectal bleeding, rectal mass
What is colon cancer?
Changes in LOC, confusion, agitation, hallucination, agitation
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Removal of stomach acid and contents by lower intermittent suction
What is a NG tube?
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, eat gluten free options
What is dietary teaching for celiac disease?