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NURS 3525- Gastrointestinal Disorders Exam Latest Update
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NURS 3525- Gastrointestinal Disorders ExamLatest Update
Most common manifestation of a GI problem
nausea
complications from nausea
dehydrated, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis
treatment focus for nausea
identify underlying cause and complications
assessment for nausea
precipitating factors, content of emesis, time
common predicating factors with nausea
pregnancy, injury to the brain, gallbladder, MI, medications, motion sickness
types of emesis content
bright red color, coffee ground like, partially digested food
positioning for pt who is unable to move independently with nausea
side lying or high fowlers
S/S of GERD
-burning sensation in throat/chest
- chest pain
- vomiting
, - difficulty swallowing
- feel like lump is in throat
- chronic cough
- laryngitis
- new/worsening asthma
- disrupted sleep
risk factors for GERD
obesity, distal hernia, pregnancy, connective tissue disorder, delayed stomach
emptying
things that aggravate GERD
alcohol, smoking, aspirin, fast food, eating late at night
pyrosis
heartburn
Bretz esophagus
damage to the esophagus causing changes in the cell and increasing risk for cancer
T/F dentation can be effected by GERD
true
diagnostics for GERD
patient experience, endoscopy
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