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Nutrition is essential for

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  • Normal growth/development
  • Tissue maintenance/repair/healing
  • Cellular metabolism
  • Organ function
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Assessments to determine nutrition

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•Daily weights
•Lab tests:
-liver function: AST, ALP, ALT, Albumin, Total protein
-Kidney function: BUN, Crt, eGFR, Glucose

  • Pt diet & health history
  • Conditions that interfere with ability to ingest, digest, or absorb nutrients more thorough assessment ensues
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What is Dysphagia.?

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Difficulty or inability to swallow

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Nursing assessments for Dysphagia

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  • Pt has difficulty swallowing
  • Coughing while eating
  • Change in tone or quality of voice after swallowing
  • abnormal mouth, tongue, or lip movement
  • Slow, weak, imprecise or uncoordinated speech
  • Inability to speak consistently
  • abnormal gag and delayed swallowing
  • Incomplete oral clearance or pocketing
  • Regurgitation
  • Delayed or absent trigger of swallow
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What can the nurse do to assess the Pts Dysphagia.?

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Attempt to have the pt take a small sip of water while sitting upright in bed

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If symptoms of Dysphagia are present what are the nurses next steps.?

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Notify the physician and request a consult from the registered dietician

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Complications of Dysphagia are

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  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Dehydration
  • Decreased nutritional status
  • Weight loss
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Dysphagia leads to…

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  • Disability/Decreased functional status
  • Increased length of stay
  • Increased healthcare costs
  • Increased likelihood of discharge to institutionalized care
  • Increased mortality
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What happens to pts albumin levels when they suffer from Dysphagia.?

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Albumin levels drop due to malnutrition

Albumin=Protein

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Nurses role regarding diet/nutrition

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  • Review ordered diets
  • Advance diets as pt tolerates
  • Promote appetite
  • Assist w feedings if needed
  • Use of weighted silverware
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How can appetite be promoted

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  • Getting the pt up and moving
  • Practicing oral hygiene
  • Encouraging pt to eat with others
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NPO means…

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Nothing by mouth

If pt is NPO for an extended amount of time, be sure pt is properly hydrated via IV or NG tube

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Clear liquid diet

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Clear liquids or fluids that become clear liquids easily at room temp

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Clear liquids include

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  • Broth
  • Boullion
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Clear fruit juices
  • Gelatin/Jello
  • Fruit Ices
  • Popsicles
  • Water
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Full liquid diet

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All clear liquids as well as smooth textured dairy products

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Full liquids include

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  • All clear liquids
  • Blended cream soups
  • Custards
  • Refined cooked cereals
  • Vegetable juice
  • Puréed vegetables
  • All fruit juices
  • Sherbets
  • Puddings
  • Frozen yogurt
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Thickened liquid diet

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All clear and full liquids with the addition of 
•Scrambled eggs
•Puréed meats
•Puréed fruits
•Puréed vegetables 
•Mashed potatoes & gravy
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Mechanical soft diet

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Any food that is mashed up by a machine

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Mechanical soft diet includes

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  • All clear, full, & puréed foods
  • All cream soups
  • Ground or finely diced meats
  • Flaked fish
  • Cottage cheese
  • Rice
  • Potatoes
  • Pancakes
  • Light breads
  • Cooked veggies
  • Cooked or canned fruit
  • Bananas
  • Soups
  • PB
  • Eggs (Not Fried)
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Low sodium diet

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4g, 2g, 1g, or 500mg of salt in the diet with no added salts.
Requires selective food purchases

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Low cholesterol diet

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300mg/day of cholesterol in accordance with the American Heart Association

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Diabetic diet

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Focuses on total energy, nutrient & food distribution. Balanced intake of carbs, fats and proteins.
Caloric allowance depends on individual needs

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Cardiac diet

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Low sodium, Low cholesterol, Low fat, and High fiber

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Gluten free diet

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Illuminates wheat, oats, rye, barley, and their derivatives

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Regular diet

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No restrictions unless specified

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Enteral nutrition

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Provides nutrients directly through the G.I. tract.
Provided when pt has an
•aspiration risk
•are not fully alert
•cannot/unable to swallow 
•Suffer from Dysphagia
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Enteral feeding routes

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  • Nasogastric
  • Jejunal
  • Gastric tubes
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Gastric tube types

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  • Nasogastric: nose
  • Orogastric: mouth
  • Short term & places in acute care setting
  • long term/permanent tubes will be placed if needed
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Purpose of gastric tubes

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  • Enteral feeding
  • Med admin
  • Decompression
  • Lavage
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NG tube sizes

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<12 French for feeding/ med admin

12, 14, 16, 18 French for lavage & decompression

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Nasoenteric tubes

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  • Nasogastric tube (NGT)

* Nasojejunal tube (NJT)

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Orogastric tubes are often used…

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If the pt is intubated or has nasal trauma

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Surgical tubes

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More permanent solutions

-OSTOMY refers to a surgical creation of an opening in an organ

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Gastronomy tubes

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•Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (PEG tube)

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Jejuostomy tube

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (PEJ tube)

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If pt has an aspiration risk which tube is best.?

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Jejunal feeding is preferable because it sits in the jejuom of the small intestine

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Types of gastric tubes

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  • Dual lumen: has an air vent that is to be open at all times; most used
  • Single Lumen
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What position should the NG tube be in the pt.?

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Tip should lie below diaphragm and coiled within the stomach

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Documentation of NG tube insertion

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•Tube size
•Which nare was utilized 
•Where it was secured (how many cm)
•Placement verification 
•Gastric contents
•How pt tolerated operation 
•Current condition 
•
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Where should NG tube be secured.?

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To the nostril or mouth; measurements should be checked throughout shift to ensure tube hasn’t moved

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What should be done before and after NG tube use.?

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Flush with 30mL water

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Aspiration/Safety precautions regarding pt with an NG tube

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  • Head of bed elevated 30 degrees minimum at all times
  • Tube should be above stomach level at all times
  • Assess nares frequently for skin breakdown; Lube PRN
  • Assess oral mucosa integrity & moisture; offer oral swabs & chapstick PRN
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (PEG tube)

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  • Allows nutrition, fluids & meds to be put directly into the stomach
  • Bypasses mouth & esophagus
  • Cleaned once a day w soap & water
  • Keep site dry
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Complications of the PEG tube

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  • Pain at PEG site
  • Leakage of stomach contents around tube site
  • Dislodgment or malfunction of the tube
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How long can PEG tubes last.?

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Months or years

Can become clogged or break down over extended periods of time; can be replaced w in dwelling catheter tubing

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How is med admin performed w NGT & PEG tubes.?

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  • Fluid meds preferred
  • Tablets should be finely crushed unless contraindicated
  • Capsules should be opened unless contraindicated
  • Dissolve meds when possible
  • Meds are flushed w 60mL of water using the enteral tube syringe
  • Apsirate 30mL stomach contents to confirm placement
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What is asked before med admin through the PEG/NGT.?

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  • Ask about N/V

* Ensure bowels are functioning properly before admin of meds

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If residual stomach contents exceed 500mL what is the nurses next step

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If residuals exceed 500mL nurse should hold the feeding/meds for 2 hours and recheck

Always verify with the order to know residual content amounts

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What position should the pt be in after feedings/med admin.? And for how long.!

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Pt should be placed in semi or high fowlers position for at least 1 hour after feeding/meds have been given

50
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What type of liquid should be used when flushing tube & administering meds.?

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Room temperature water

51
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Each time the syringe is disconnected the nurse is to…

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Clamp the tube.!

52
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Continuous feeding

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  • Small amount delivered over the course of hours
  • Nurse assesses pt during feedings, checks residuals, and increases feedings per orders & ass tolerated
  • Feedings can cause discomfort if given too quickly
  • Serum glucose levels can increase
  • Always assess for hyperglycemia
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Bolts feedings

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  • Given by syringe to the flow of gravity

* Similar to Med admin

54
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Reasons for a tube removal

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  • Permanent solution is being put in
  • Bowel obstruction resolved
  • Out of coma
  • Lavage complete
  • Dysphagia resolved
55
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Gastric tube removal

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  • Flush w 30mL of air
  • Educate pt to hold breath during removal
  • Detach all tape while holding tube securely (never let go of tube)
  • Swiftly remove tube while pt is holding breath; coil tube in hand
56
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Parts of bowel process

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  • Mouth: digestion starts w mastication
  • Esophagus: Peristalsis moves food to stomach
  • Stomach: Stores food, mixes food, liquid, & digestive juices; moves food to small intestine
  • Small intestine:Duodenum, jejunum, & ileum
  • Large intestine: primary organ of bowel elimination
  • Anus: Expels feces and flatus from rectum
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Digestion

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The mechanical breakdown that results from chewing, churning, and mixing w fluid and chemical reactions in which food reduces to its simplest form

Begins in mouth and ends in small and large intestines

58
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Absorption

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Intestine is the primary area of absorption

Small intestine is lined w villi; carbs, protein, minerals, and water soluble vitamins are absorbed in small intestine

Water is absorbed in the large intestine as feces moves toward the rectum

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Elimination

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Chyme is moved through peristalsis through the ileocecal valve into the large intestine and is changed into feces

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Peristalsis

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A series of involuntary wave-like muscle contractions which move food along the digestive tract

61
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Factors that influence bowel elimination

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  • Age
  • Diet
  • Fluid intake
  • Physical activity
  • Psychological factors
  • Personal habits
  • Position during defecation
  • Pain
  • Surgery & Anesthesia
  • meds
62
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Constipation

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A symptom, not a disease

Infrequent stool, &/or hard, dry, small stools that are difficult to eliminate

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Fecal impaction

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Results from unrelieved constipation; a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that are very hard to expel

64
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Diarrhea

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An increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces

65
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Hemorrhoids

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Dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum

66
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Bowel diversions

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  • Temp/Permanent artificial openings in the abdominal wall (STOMA)
  • Surgical openings in the ileum or colon
  • Location of an ostomy determines stool consistency
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Types of ostomy

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  • Ileostomy: ileum/ small intestine
  • Colostomy: colon/large intestine

Effective pouching system that protects skin, contains fecal matter, remains odor free, & is comfortable & inconspicuous

68
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Ileostomy forms:

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Thin to thick liquids expelled

69
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Ascending colostomy & transverse colostomy form:

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Thick liquid to soft consistency

70
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Descending colostomy & sigmoid colostomy form:

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More formed stool

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Nutritional considerations for Ostomy’s

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  • Low fiber for the first few weeks
  • Eat slowly and chew food completely
  • Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily
  • Pt may want to avoid gassy foods
72
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Psychological considerations of Ostomy’s

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  • Body changes/ self image
  • Intimacy needs
  • odor
73
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Nursing assessment regarding bowel elimination

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  • Nursing history
  • Physical assessment of mouth & abdomen: identify normal/abnormal patterns, habits, and pt perception of normal/abnormal w regard to elimination
  • Lab tests
  • Fecal specimens: stool tests for parasites, blood etc.

•Diagnostic exams
•

74
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How is a stool sample collected

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  • Pt defecates in a hat or collect stool from brief
  • Wear gloves.!
  • Collect in a dry, clean, leak proof container
  • Not very much stool needed
  • Seal specimen
  • Biohazard bag for transport
  • Look for blood, parasites, ovum; notice color & consistency
  • Send to lab
75
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How can the nurse promote normal defecation.?

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  • Allow pt to take normal elimination position
  • Develop routine for pt
  • Give pt privacy
  • Make sure Pt is safe
76
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How is the bedpan positioned.?

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The widest part of the bedpan covers the upper buttocks and lower back

77
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How is a fracture bedpan positioned.?

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The widest part is positioned on the lower buttocks

78
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Cathartics & laxatives

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  • Initiate and facilitates stool passage
  • Empties bowel
  • Cathartics have a stronger & more rapid effect on the intestines than laxatives
  • Laxatives can be given PO or as suppositories
79
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Antidiarrheal agents

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Decrease intestinal muscle tone to slow passage of feces

80
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Enemas

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  • Instillation of a liquid solution into rectum & sigmoid colon
  • Promote defecation by stimulating peristalsis
  • Fluid breaks up fecal mass, stretches rectal wall & initiates defecation reflex
  • Can give meds via enema
81
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What position is the pt in when administering an enema.?

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Left lateral sims position

82
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How far should a suppository be inserted.?

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Approx. 1 inch or once you feel the med bypass the sphincter
Make sure med is not placed in the stool

83
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Common rectal suppositories

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Acetaminophen, Dulcolax

84
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What position is the Pt in when administering and enema.?

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Left side lying position with top leg bent (Sims position)

85
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Bowel training

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Bowel training is performed when pts have chronic constipation or fecal incontinence secondary to cognitive impairment

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Reasons/ aspects for/of bowel training

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  • Keeps pt in routine for bowel movements
  • Increase fluids to decrease episodes of constipation & impactions
  • Promoting exercise promotes peristalsis
  • Pt may avoid eliminating due to hemorrhoid pain
  • Avoids skin breakdown
87
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Epidermis

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Top layer of the skin

88
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Dermis

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Inner layer of the skin; holds collagen

89
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Dermal-Epidermal junction

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Separates dermis and epidermis

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Intact skin…

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Protects the pt from chemical and mechanical injury

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What is a wound.?

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An interruption of the integrity of skin

92
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Surgical wounds

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  • Incisions

* Surgical cuts made to the skin

93
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Nonsurgical wounds

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•Cuts/Lacerations
•Skin tears
•Ulcers
-Pressure ulcers, arterial wound, Veinous wound, diabetic wound

94
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Factors that influence healing

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  • Nutrition
  • Tissue perfusion
  • Infection
  • Age
  • Stress
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What is a skin tear.?

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A separation of the layers of skin

96
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What causes a skin tear.?

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  • Skin bumping into hard surfaces
  • Wound dressing changes & adhesive removal
  • Aggressively washing &/or drying the skin
97
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How to care for skin tears.?

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  • Control the bleeding
  • Apply saline or warm water & clean area while gently attempting to replace the torn skin back into place
  • Pat dry w gauze
  • Measure size of skin tear
  • Add steri strips across site, carefully
  • Cover skin w nonadhesive dressing
  • Document skin tear location, size, cleansing & dressing, & how the pain is tolerated (Can document how it happened)
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Wound dressings usually require

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A nurse who specializes in wound care

99
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When should a wound dressing be changed.?

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When it is visibly soiled or orders indicate dressing change frequency

Some wounds are left open to air & only require cleaning

100
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When dealing w wounds the nurse should always

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  • Assess wound characteristics
  • Assess old dressings
  • Document wound cleanings & dressing changes
  • Initial, date, & time when changing dressings
101
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Risks of adhesives on the skin

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  • Adhesives can cause further damage, especially on chronic wounds & thin fragile skin
  • Be cautious when applying and removing adhesives
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Pressure injuries

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Impaired skin integrity related to unrelieved, prolonged pressure.
Causes localized damage to skin and underlying soft tissue (Typically over a bony prominence)

103
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Pressure injury can present as:

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  • Intact skin
  • Blisters
  • Open ulcers
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Pts most at risk for pressure injuries

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  • Pt w decreased mobility
  • Pt w decreased sensory perception
  • Pt w fecal or urinary incontinence
  • Pt w poor nutrition
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Pathogenesis of pressure injuries

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  1. Pressure occludes capillaries
  2. Ischemia
  3. Tissue death occurs
106
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Assessing pressure injured areas

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Press a finger to the area, if the skin turns lighter in color it is blanchable
If the skin does not blanch it is non-blanchable (Deep tissue damage is probable)

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Pressure injuries can be caused by

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  • Low intensity pressure over a prolonged period of time

* High intensity pressure over a short period of time

108
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Tissue tolerance

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How well can the tissue endure pressure

  • Depends on skin integrity in the area & supporting structures
  • shear, friction, & moisture makes the skin more susceptible to damage
109
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Risk factors for pressure ulcer development

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  • Impaired sensory perception
  • Alterations in level of consciousness
  • Impaired mobility
  • Shear
  • Friction
  • Moisture
110
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Shear action is

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Sliding movement of skin while underlying bone & muscle are stationary

111
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Prevention of pressure injuries

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  • Protect bony prominences
  • Skin barriers for incontinence
  • No loose sheets under pts skin
  • Minimum absorbent pads under pts
  • Reposition pts often
  • Support surfaces; Pillows, cushions, special mattresses
112
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Braden scale for pressure injuries

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An evidence based tool that allows health professionals to predict a pts risk for developing a hospital acquired pressure ulcer

113
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The Braden scale evaluates

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  • Sensory perception
  • Moisture
  • Activity
  • Mobility
  • Nutrition
  • Friction & shear
114
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Braden scale scores

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  • 19-23: No risk
  • 15-18: Mild risk
  • 13-14: Moderate risk
  • 10-12: High risk
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Stage 1 pressure ulcer

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Intact skin w non blanchable redness

116
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Stage 2 pressure ulcer

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Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis, or both

117
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Stage 3 pressure ulcer

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Full thickness tissue loss with visible fat

118
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Stage 4 pressure

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Full thickness tissue loss w exposed bone, muscle, or tendon

119
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Can pressure ulcers go through each stage.?

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No. A healing pressure ulcer will be regarded as a healing stage “XYZ” pressure ulcer

120
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What injuries cannot be staged.?

A

Wounds with necrotic tissue cannot be staged

121
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Who determines the stage of a pressure injury.?

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A specialized & experienced wound care nurse

122
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Nursing role of wound management

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  • Identify risk factors for pressure ulcer development
  • Thorough skin assessment
  • identify infection if present
  • Keep wounds clean & dressed per orders
  • Communicate

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