True or false - Decreased cardiac output r/t tachycardia AEB HR 20 - appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with diverticulitis.
False
Medication class used to treat GERD, gastritis and/or GI bleed.
What is a PPI?
Elevated bilirubin is caused by this physiologic abnormality.
What is a common bile duct occlusion?
Rigid abdomen with diagnosis of diverticulitis.
What is perforation?
Transmission through blood or body fluids.
What is hepatitis B?
True or False - Individualized plan of care is key to proper planning of patient care.
True
Patient education for this disorder includes changes in diet such as no spicy foods or no carbonated drinks.
What is GERD or gastritis?
The purpose of Vitamin K in the liver.
What is clotting?
Mid epigastric pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
What is H. Pylori?
This is the purpose of an NG tube for a small bowel obstruction.
What is decompression?
Order reads: administer 0.9NS 1000ml/12 hours. Rate per hour calculation is this rate.
What is 83ml/hr?
Elevated amylase and/or lipase are associated with this GI disorder.
What is pancreatitis?
Prolonged alcohol abuse could cause this late-stage liver complication.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Yellow sclera, skin, urine and/or elevated bilirubin.
What is jaundice?
The main concern with polypharmacy in an older adult.
What is undesired side effects?
An 84-year-old c/o decreased appetite, less energy, and loss of 5 pounds over a year.
What are typical age related changes?
Simple treatment includes increasing fluid intake and increasing activity.
What is constipation?
Following a paracentesis for ascites, loss of fluid can cause this.
What is hypovolemia or volume depletion?
Confusion, erratic behavior
What are early symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy?
Purpose of checking placement of an NG tube with pH or air bolus after confirmed placement.
What is assessing for dislodgement? (concern of aspiration)
The statement " the patient's heart rate will be at a regular rate by discharge".
What is a planned outcome or goal?
Cause of acute pancreatitis.
What is elevated enzymes that damage the pancreas?
Side effect of lactulose administered for elevated ammonia level.
What is diarrhea?
Inability to flush water or administer medications through the gastrostomy tube (PEG).
What is clogged PEG tube?
Route of administration for TPN.
What is a PICC or central line?