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Upper GI Problems
Oral and Esophageal Problems
100
Patients who are taking __________ medications are at risk for PUD.
What are NSAIDS
100
Obesity, older age, sleep apnea, NG tube, prolonged or frequent abdominal distention, etc.
What are risk factors for GERD?
200
Leukoplakia and Erythroplakia
What are symptoms for oral cancer.
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?
300
Patients w/ chronic gastritis or PUD are at increased risk for _____.
What is GI bleeding
300
Pt will have normal electrolyte levels and hydration status.
What is a goal for pt with nausea and vomiting?
400
Please state a nursing diagnosis for a pt. with esophageal cancer.
What is chronic pain, imbalanced nutrition, anxiety and grieving.
400
Pt being put on NPO status and given IV fluids.
What is an acute intervention for nausea and vomiting?
500
Part of evaluation w/ upper GI problems is maintaining pt _____ _______. (think electrolytes)
What is nutritional status
500
Diet and lifestyle changes, advancing to medication use (antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, and surgery.
What is primary treatment of GERD?