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100
Name this enzyme that is found in the liver, kidney, prostate and spleen , but is more specific in damage to the liver and biliary system.
What is GGT or Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
100
Give a nursing intervention that will prevent or minimize dumping syndrome.
What is give six small meals a day that are high in fat and protein.
100
Explain to a patient the procedure of a transverse loop colostomy.
What is a temporary colostomy to allow healing of the bowel by diverting feces.
100
A diet high in fiber, mainly from fresh fruits and vegetables, and decreased intake of fat and red meat are recommended for preventing this disease.
What is Diverticular disease.
200
When the patient is suspected of having a parasitic infection, the stool is examined for this.
What is O&P or ova and parasites
200
A patient with diverticulitis will complain of mild to severe what?
What is pain in the left lower quadrant.
200
If the patient is in the ER with an acute inflammatory intestinal disorder to rule out an appendicitis. Give a nursing intervention that is contraindicated.
What is apply heat to the abdomen; give an enema, give pain meds
200
Adequate dietary management for irritable bowel syndrome should include this important component.
What is increasing dietary fiber.
200
Give the nursing interventions for a patient with a bowel obstruction undergoing surgery.
What is 1) monitor I & O. 2)Explain surgical procedure to the patient 3) provide emotional support 4) pain management
300
This test is used to determine if there is unseen blood in the stool, indicating possible GI tumor
What is stools for occult blood; tests also may be called: guiac, Hemoccult, Hematest
300
Functions of the liver that are impaired with hepatitis include the following:
What are clotting; vitamin storage; ammonia conversion to urea; protein synthesis
300
The purpose of an NG tube used for decompression will relieve what?
What is abdominal distention
300
Nursing instructions for dietery management of this disease include, reducing the intake of caffeine, limiting alcohol, eating slowly, four small meals a day, not eating 2-3 hours prior to going to bed at night.
What is GERD
300
Anxitey related to: previous experiences, fear of first bowel movement and lack of knowledge regarding diet are examples of nursing diagnoses for a patient with________?
What is hemorrhoids.
400
name and describe uses for the test called CEA
What is carcinoembryonic antigen; is an oncofetal glycoprotein found in colonic adenocardcinoma and other cancers and in nonmalignant condidions and is used when metastasis is suspected.
400
Considered the most lethal complication of a peptic ulcer.
What is perforation.
400
IN a post op cholecystectomy, the nursing care must include what in order to prevent complications from incisional pain?
What is, cough and deep breathe
400
Which type of food may be limited in the diet of a patient with cirrhosis of the liver with an acute exacerbation of hepatic encephalopathy? a)fruits b)vegetables c) meats d)carbs
What is meats.
400
Give nursing interventions for the patient with nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced nutrition; less than body requirements.
What are Assess daily weights, calorie count, I&O. Monitor serum protein and albumin; teach pt. about dietary fiber( for prevention) or bland, low residue diet( during inflammatory phase).
500
Intrinsic factor is a gastric secretion necessary for the intestinal absorption of vitamin_____?
What is B12
500
Hepatitis B, C, D and G are spread how?
What is through blood transfusion, contaminated needles and instruments, direct contact with body fluids of infected people.
500
A patient going to surgery for a common bile duct exploration would be expected to return from surgery with this.
What is a T-tube connected to gravity drainage.
500
The patient admitted with right upper quadrant pain and has been placed on a low-fat diet. Choose the correct menu. a) whole milk, veal, rice and pastry b) liver, fried potatoes, gelatin, and avocado c) skim milk, lean fish, tapioca pudding and fruit d) ham, mashed potatoes, creamed peas and gelatin.
What is c) skim milk, lean fish, tapioca pudding and fruit
500
A nursing diagnosis appropriate in anticipation for possible complications for the patient who had a liver biopsy is:
What is: Pain, related to leakage of blood and blie into the peritoneal cavity.