Intestinal perforation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: IBS Answer: Dx criteria for? -Abdominal pain or discomfort that is: Relieved by defecation Associated with a change in the stool frequency and/or consistency -Mucor rhea (mucus in the stool) -Abdominal bloating Q: Diverticulum Answer: small, blind pouch resulting from a protrusion of the mucous membranes of a hollow organ t...

A nurse is providing teaching to newly licensed nurse about metoclo- pramide.The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the followingconditions is a contraindication to this medication? a. hyperthyroidism b. intestinal obstruction c. glaucoma d. low blood pressure ANS b. intestinal obstruction Metoclopramide reduces nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility and promoting gastric emptying. It is contraindicated for a client who has an intestinalobstruction or perfor...

Exam 2: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocrit and hemog...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade– Chamberlain QUESTION Chrons disease ssx Answer: Abdominal pain Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Weight loss Bloody stools QUESTION Late ssx of Chron's disease Answer: Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance Anemia QUESTION Complications of chron's disease Answer: Intra-abdominal abscesses Intestinal fistulas Peri...

Exam 2: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocri...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 4: (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen QUESTION diverticulosis abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon QUESTION Diverticula Answer: Pouches in the wall of the colon QUESTION divertculosis management Answer: NPO - bowel rest IV fluids NGT suction (N/V & distention) Broad spectrum antibiotics Low fiber diet BEFORE RE...

NURS-535 CCRN Exam #3 || Questions & Solutions (100% Expert Verified) NURS-535 CCRN Exam #3 || Questions & Solutions (100% Expert Verified) Appendicitis? - ANSWER - Inflammation of appendix-- can lead to perforation, abscess and necrosis Average age is 6-10yrs, more common to see perforation in kids <5yrs because harder for them to communicate pain/anatomy History to obtain if appendicitis? - ANSWER - Sequence and progression of sx Pain that shifts to RLQ, N/V Has severe pain sud...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as e...

Paralytic (adynamic) ileus Correct Answer-lack of intestinal peristalsis and bowel sounds Pneumothorax Correct Answer-collapsed lung Cryotherapy Correct Answer-therapeutic use of cold Retinopathy of Prematurity Correct Answer-Condition in which damage to blood vessels may cause decreased vision or blindness. Short Bowel Syndrome (short gut) Correct Answer--Small bowel fails to absorb nutrients because of inadequate absorptive surface -S&S- malnutrition; diarrhea; abnormal stools; br...

mesenteric infarction - Answer- Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - Answer- Patient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadrant, patient has associated nausea vomiting fever c...