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The backward flow of stomach contents
What is GERD
Allergy to gluten-containing products
Celiac Disease
This is caused by a thickened muscle that blocks passage of food.
What is pyloric stenosis
The presence of tarry, black stools (melena) often indicates bleeding from this region
What is upper GI bleed
What is biggest complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy (whipple) procedure?
What is hemmorrhage
What medication is necessary for a patient undergoing a total gastrectomy?
Vitamin B12 monthly injection
After a colonoscopy, the nurse should first assess for this
What is bowel perforation or bleeding
The surgery performed to increase muscular strength of the lower esophageal sphincter
What is Nissen Fundoplication
During an ERCP, the nurse should ensure the patient is sedated and monitor for this major complication.
What is pancreatitis
What is a possible complication of GI bleed?
What is Hypovolemic shock
After an EGD, the nurse must assess for this before allowing oral intake.
What is gag reflex
Upper part of stomach bulges through diaphragm
Hiatal Hernia
Sudden relief of pain in a patient with appendicitis may indicate what
What is appendix rupture
The primary nursing management goal in acute pancreatitis is this.
What is pain control and maintaining NPO status to rest the pancreas
This condition occurs when bile ducts are blocked or absent, leading to bile accumulation.
What is biliary atresia
When the regurgitation of stomach contents changes the lining of the esophagus.
What is Barrett's esophagus?
Removal of stomach and anastomosis of the esophagus to the jejunum
Total Gastrectomy
Common GI diagnosis causing abdominal pain relieved by a meal and melena.
What are peptic ulcers?
Interventions for a pt with a small bowel obstruction or paralytic ileus.
NG tube for decompression, IVF
This type of IV therapy is started to maintain perfusion and replace fluids.
What is isotonic IVF (important for fluid volume status)
Two interventions to educate parents on trying before medications in diagnosis of pediatric GERD in an infant
Small feedings, burp frequently, if breastfed-mom eliminate dairy, sit upright after meals, hypoallergenic/soy formula
Complication of a peptic ulcer causing sudden severe pain and a rigid abdomen is what
What is perforation
The main dietary goal for a patient with chronic pancreatitis is to reduce this.
What is stimulation of pancreatic enzyme secretion (fat and protein digestion)
Occurs 5-30 mins after a meal, pt becomes tachycardic, diaphoretic and has vertigo.
What is dumping syndrome
What are three interventions needed for suspected peptic ulcer disease complicated by perforation
What are IVF, IV antibiotics, and surgical consult