Nurs. 4040: GI Exam Questions and
Answers
What is some nursing management for dehydration? - Ans:-Monitor I/O
VS q 2-4 hours
Skin and neuro assessment
What are some S/Sx of dehydration? - Ans:-Weight loss
Elevated HR, pulse, BP
Dry mucous membranes
No tears
Cap refill 3-4 seconds
Decrease...
What is some nursing management for diarrhea? - Ans:✔✔-Assess and monitor I/O
Daily weights
Initiate IV fluids (NPO initially)
Administer antibiotic (Flagyl)
Administer ORT
What is ORT? - Ans:✔✔-Oral rehydration therapy
How is ORT done? - Ans:✔✔-Slowly
No caffeine
What is encopresis? - Ans:✔✔-Stool in the pants
Constipation is defined as? - Ans:✔✔-Several days of not passing stool easily
How is constipation managed? - Ans:✔✔-Diet (high fiber, high fluid)
Medications (Colace, Miralax)
Exercise
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