Mechanical/physical obstruction (visible or not visible?)
What is a visible intestinal obstruction? (obstruction caused by impaired neuromuscular function or poor blood supply to intestines are NOT visible)
100
Obesity, older age, sleep apnea, NG tube, prolonged or frequent abdominal distention, etc.
What are risk factors for GERD?
100
caused by an obstruction in the lumen by feces, causing stomach pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
What is appendicitis
100
Leukoplakia and Erythroplakia
What are symptoms of oral cancers.
200
Nursing diagnoses related to intestinal obstruction (3 total)
What are acute pain, deficient fluid volume and imbalanced nutrition?
200
Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements r/t oral pain, difficulty chewing and swallowing, surgical resection and radiation treatment.
What is diagnosis for oral cancer?
200
electrolyte imbalance, anemia, leukocytosis, eosinophilia, decreased albumin are important factor to monitor when a PT. is experiencing _________
What is diarrhea
200
Patients who are taking _____ medications are at risk for PUD.
What are NSAIDS.
300
Prepare to inform pt about procedure, risks, pre-op instructions, meds, consent form signed?
What is necessary for RN pt teaching pre-surgery?
300
Pt will have normal electrolyte levels and hydration status.
What is a goal for pt with nausea and vomiting?
300
a quick onset of these symptoms may indicate ______
* ID anemia
* rectal bleeding
* abdominal pain
* change in BM
* intestinal obstruction
What is Colorectal cancer
300
Patients w/ chronic gastritis or PUD are at increased risk for ______.
What is Upper GI bleeding
400
implementation of nursing care
What is giving pain meds for control of acute pain?
400
Pt being put on NPO status and given IV fluids.
What is an acute intervention for nausea and vomiting?
400
disease presents with diarrhea, bloody stools, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue. this disease has two classifications.
What is inflammatory bowel disease
400
Please state a nursing diagnosis for a pt. w/ esophageal cancer.
What is chronic pain, imbalanced nutrition, or anxiety and grieving.
500
Evaluation of effectiveness of drug therapy (30 min post drug)
What is evaluating a pt's pain level POST pain meds?
500
Diet and lifestyle changes, advancing to medication use (antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, and surgery.
What is primary treatment of GERD?
500
saccular outpouchings of the mucosa that develop in the colon that lead to inflammation related perforation. (c reactive protein and leukocytes may be elevated.
What is diverticulitis
500
Part of evaluation w/ upper G problems is maintaining pt _____ ______. (think electrolytes)