Exam 3 Collective Flashcards
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
entire nutrition is inside an IV bag and goes right into the blood
what line is TPN given through
given CENTRAL LINE! not peripheral IV
when is central line feeding usually given
to a client who is NPO (patients with pancreatitis and Crohns)
How should TPN be administered and stopped?
start and stop SLOW and GRADUALLY
patients receiving TPN are at high risk for
hyper or hypoglycemia
how often should TPN tubing be changed?
every 24 hours
what should the nurse do if the TPN bag is almost empty, but the next bag is not ready..
Hang 10% dextrose water (to help avoid hypoglycemia)
nursing care for TPN
-daily weights
-monitor electrolytes and I&Os
-monitor GLUCOSE LEVELS
signs of hyperglycemia
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, nausea, HA, abdominal pain
enteral feeding
Nutrients supplied to the gastrointestinal tract orally or by feeding tube (NGT, PEG, G-Tube)
Complications of enteral feeding
-tube displacement
-clogged tubes
-aspiration
-abdominal distention
Refeeding syndrome
happens within 24-48 hours of starting enteral or parenteral nutrition; giving too much nutrition in a short amount of time
Refeeding Syndrome S/S
24-48hrs of therapy d/t fluid shifts: bradypnea, lethargy, confusion, weakness
how to avoid refeeding syndrome
give GRADUALLY
increase calories SLOWLY
gastritis
inflammation/irritation of the lining of the stomach
GERD
esophageal irritation by stomach acid that travels into the esophagus
if GERD is not treated what can it lead to…
Barretts esophagus
Peptic Ulcer Disease
open sores/ulcers in the lining of stomach or small intestine
gastric vs duodenal ulcers
Gastric = ulcer in the stomach; Duodenal = ulcer in the small intestine
S/S of GERD
-dyspepsia “heartburn”
diet consideration for GERD and PUD
-avoid eating fried and fatty foods, citrus, dairy, chocolate, peppermint/spearmint, caffeine (coffee)
-avoid spicy food
-no alcohol
-no caffeine
-no cigarettes
education for GERD
-no cigarettes and alcohol
-avoid eating before laying down (3 hours after meals)
-elevate HOB at night
-eat small meals (no bedtime snacks unless it is 3 hours before bedtime)
common treatment for GERD
-antacids
-H2 blockers
-PPIs
antacid administration teaching
always take 1 hour before or after other medications, NEVER TOGETHER
when should H2 blockers and PPIs be taken?
take 30 minutes before meals
what diagnostic assessment is done to determine the function of the LES
upper GI endoscopy
if an ulcer is suspected, what diagnosis assessment is done
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
signs of peritonitis
-fever >100.3
-rebound tenderness
-rigid or board like abdomen
-increase pain and tenderness
-restlessness
-increase HR and RR
after an endoscopy, what needs to be done?
keep the client NPO until the gag reflex returns, otherwise, they are at risk for ASPIRATION
causes of PUD
-H. pylori
-NSAIDs (naproxen, indomethacin, ibuprofen)
-stress
gastric ulcer s/s
-increase pain WITH food (30-60 minutes after meal)
-weight loss
-vomit blood (hematemesis)
duodenal ulcer s/s
-DECREASE pain with food (2-3 hours after meals)
-worse at night
-weight gain
-blood in stool (melena)
antibiotics of H. Pylori
amoxicillin, clarithromycin, tetracycline, metronidazole, bismuth (pepto)
Mucosal protective agents and teaching
Sucralfate
-take on empty stomach
-dont take wit other medications
education for PUD
-decrease diet irritants
-decrease stress
-avoid NSAIDS
-report black tarry stool
diverticulosis
a disorder in which sac-like pouches develop in weakened areas of the wall of the large intestine (colon)
diverticula is usually caused by
Diet with decreased fiber (causing constipation which increases pressure in the bowels)
diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula causing infection and swelling
S/S of Diverticulitis
-fever chills
-PAIN LLQ (in descending and sigmoid colon)
Labs for diverticulitis
-decreased Hbg and Hct
-increased WBCs
(if diverticula rupture it can cause bleeding)
complications of diverticulitis
Peritonitis (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)
nursing care for diverticulitis
-avoid constipation and straining
-NPO (want to give bowel some rest_
-Pain medications (morphine, hydromorphone)
-IV normal saline
diet for diverticulitis flare up
-NPO
-clear liquid
diet for diverticulosis
-high fiber
-AVOID popcorn, seeds, nuts
hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, alcohol or autoimmune
Hepatitis A transmission
fecal-oral (contaminated food, improper handwashing)
Hepatitis B transmission
blood and body fluids
-IV drug use, tattoos, piercings, sharing razor, unprotected sex
Hepatitis C transmission
blood and body fluids
-IV drug use, tattoos, piercings, sharing razor, unprotected sex, semen, vaginal secretions
S/S of viral hepatitis
-flulike symptoms (HA, fever, fatigue, N/V)
-elevated AST ALT, bilirubin
S/S of Hepatitis
-pruritus (from bile salts that build up under the skin)
-elevated bilirubin
-jaundice
-dark-colored urine
-clay color stools
-elevated PT and aPTT (bruising)
-low albumin (edema)
interventions for hepatitis itching (pruritus)
-apply moisturizer
-avoid the sun
-apply COLD compress (not heat)
diagnostics for hepatitis
-liver biopsy