Belching - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Esophagus  Voluntary and involuntary phases of swallowing (both must be intact)  Stretch receptors in esophagus send sensory information to nervous system  Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) tone  What can decrease the tone of this sphincter?--> GERD, chronic alcohol consumption, gorging large amounts of food  What symptoms can occur as a result of decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone?--> Acid reflux, Barrett’s Esophagus  Hiatal hernia  What is a hiatal hern...

Lifestyle changes for GERD correct answers Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. Limit/eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate. Reduce spicy foods Limit alcohol/tobacco Do not eat/snack 2 to 3 hours before bed Post op care for pt having Stretta Procedure (hernia repair) correct answers Remain on clear liquids for 24 hours Post op day 2: consume soft diet Avoid NSAIDS/Aspirin for 10 days Use proton pump inhibitors (protonix), use liquid meds No NG tubes for at least 1 month Key ...

Ginger - forms Ans: Root (fresh or dried) - tea, beverage, syrup, pureed Ginger intended uses Ans: Nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, colic Ginger side effects Ans: Heartburn, bloating, flatus, belching Ginger precautions/interactions Ans: - Increases risk of bleeding - Should not be taken w/ ASA or warfarin Ginseng forms GRADE A+ Ans: Root (fresh/dried) into tea, tablets, powder, energy drinks, etc Ginseng intended uses Ans: - As an adaptogen, used to increase overall physical and me...

HPI questions for chief complaint of abdominal issue Answer ○Abdominal pain-OLDCARTS ○When did the pain start? ○Where is the pain in your stomach? ○Does the pain radiate to other locations? ○Have experience nausea/vomiting, indigestion or increase in belching. ○What medications have you used to treat your symptoms? ○Have you had any diarrhea or constipation? ○Do you have to use laxative frequently? ○What is your regular dietary habits? inspection of abdomen Answer -A...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

GERD Risk factors include correct answers Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include correct answers asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifests differently depending on correct answers the patient and the severity of the disorder GERD most common symptoms ...

Med Surg Final HESI Practise Test Examination 2023 A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Irritable Bowel Disease Exam Questions With Complete Solutions What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS?) chronic functional disorder, symptoms are intermittent and include abdominal pain or discomfort and alterations in bowel patterns, report history of gi infection and food intolerances ~oligo, di, monosacchardies and polyols: fructans galactans,fructose,soribitol and xylitol ~psychological stressors ~more common in women abdominal distention, excessive fl...

Refeeding syndrome: Correct Answer when someone is starved and then feed a lot, could kill them. Massive fluid shift in the body. Hasn't eaten in a while, start low and slow (might not be 1000 for a long time), start at 10 mL. anorexia, abdominal surgery. Really low phosphate level (sign) Patient prep for endoscopic procedures: Correct Answer Canker sore Correct Answer Well-circumscribed ulcers in the mouth. Small white sores surrounded by an area of redness. Acutely painful but not cont...

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing- Chapter 40 Test || All Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing- Chapter 40 Test || All Questions & Answers (Rated A+) 1 A client who underwent a gastric resection 3 weeks ago is having their diet progressed on a daily basis. Following the latest meal, the client reports dizziness and palpitations. Inspection reveals that the client is diaphoretic. What is the nurse's best action...