GI
Left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain is probably from...
diverticulitis
recommended diet for cholecystitis
low-fat
normal BUN
10-20
never palpate ________________ at the same time
both carotid arteries
high fever and neck pain
meningitis
Medication class that can lead to peptic ulcer
NSAIDS
Cholelithiasis can be a risk factor for what?
Pancreatitis
symptoms of UTI
painful urination, frequent urination, blood in urine
jugular vein distention and peripheral edema are associated with
R sided heart failure
seizure precautions include
- side rails up
-nothing in mouth
-oxygen and suction available
-side lying
-document time and seizure type
-remove tight clothing
after endoscopy the nurse should give water to the patient after doing this...
check for presence of Gag reflex
Nursing interventions for liver cirrhosis include
-fluid restriction
-salt restricted diet
-fall precautions
-measure abdominal girth
Recommended diet for patient with chronic kidney failure
low salt, low potassium, low protein
L-sided heart failure symptoms include
shortness of breath, pink frothy sputum, pulmonary edema
earliest indicator of a change in neuro status
change in Level of consiousness
sleep with HOB elevated
avoid spicy foods
try not to gain weight
GERD/hiatal hernia teaching
-Strict NPO
-I/O
-IV fluids
pancreatitis
nursing interventions for patient with kidney stones
hydration, ambulation, pain management, avoid foods high in calcium and purines.
Tearing chest pain may be a sign of
Aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) and is a medical emergency!!!!!!!!!!!!
disease of the myelin sheath destructon
MS