Exam 5 Flashcards
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder? (GERD)
Caused from a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter
Acid reflux from stomach ⬆️ to esophagus, causing irritation 😮💨
S & S of GERD
Dyspepsia (pain)
Regurgitation 🤮
Heartburn ❤️🔥
GERD teaching
Diet management
Sit up after eating 🪑
⬇️ irritating factors 🔥-
🍫, ⬆️fatty, 🧂, 🌶️ foods
What is a Hiatal Hernia
Portion of stomach herniates into esophagus
Caused by weak diaphragm or
⬆️ intraabdominal pressure
Nursing management for Hiatal Hernia
Diet education
⬇️ abd pressure
What is Peptic Ulcer 🕳️Disease (PUD)
🕳️ Erosion of mucosa in the stomach or duodenum by acid & pepsin ⛏️
Common causes of Peotic Ulcer Disease? 🕳️
🏆- H-Pylori
or
Smoking🚬
NSAIDS 💊
ETOH 🍷
Coffee ☕
Stress 📚📖
S&S of gastric PUD?
Pain 1-2hrs after 🍽️
🌮 food makes pain worse
Can cause obstruction 🪨
Weight loss 💀
Emesis 🤮
S&S if duodenal PUD
Pain 2-5hrs after meals ⌛
Pain relieved with 🌮☺️
90% H-Pylori 🦠
Pain at🌛
PUD Nursing Interventions
Teaching-
💊- Meds, Abx, 🚫NSAIDS & compliance
🚫🚬, ⬇️ stress
Dietary modifications
Monitor 🩸loss & 🤮
Oral care 🦷🪥
What is Peritonitis?
Caused by perforation or rupture of abd organs ✨
Intestines and 🦠 are Now in the peritoneum 🤬
S&S of Peritonitis?
Abdominal pain/tenderness 🥵
Rigid abdomen
Distension 🫄
Fever🤒
Tachycardia 🫀
Nausea & 🤮
Nursing management 🩺for Peritonitis
Vitals 🩺
Oxygen
Pain 💊
🔍 I/Os
Labs- Electrolytes & CBC 🩸
What is IBS and what is it caused by?
Chronic inflammation of GI 🫄
Caused by:
Ulcerative Collitits (large colon)
Crohns Disease (any part of GI)
Crohn’s S & S
Fistulas 🚇 & strictures 🦠
Weight loss
Malabsorption 💀
🚽 diarrhea 5-7x/day
Abdominal pain 😖
Ulcerative Coloitis S&s
Inflammation & 🕳️ @rectum 🍑
⬆️ to cecum
⬆️ 🚽 a lot of diarrhea with 🩸,
10-20x/day
Mild-severe cramping 😖
Electrolyte ⬇️
Pseudopolyps 🍇
Anemia 🩸
Dehydration 🥵
IBD management
⬆️ calorie & protein
⬇️ fiber 🍃
Iron supplement 💊
💊 therapy
Correct F/E loss 💦
Prevent weight loss
Monitor 💩, pain, VS, weight, I/Os
Post-op care
GI assessment 🩺