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Gastrointestinal Flashcards

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nursing interventions used with dysphagia

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Keep feeding times calm and stress free
Changing food consistency 
Eleveated feeding may be appropriate 
Observe for signs of aspiration pneumonia
Gastirc tube care
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Nursing interventions for regurgitation

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Elevated feeding 
Changin food consistency 
Small meals often 
No exercise before or after food
Monitor for aspiration pneumonia 
Calorie consistency 
Gastric tube care
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Nursing care for vomiting patient

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Gut rest - digestible food. Decreases recovery time, promotes healthy gut lining and reduce absorption of bacteria
Assisted feeding
Prolonged food withholding
Monitor signs of nausea and provide anti-emetics
REcord frequency, type and volume of vomitus
Fluid theraphy
Monitor vital signs and hydration status
Keep patient and kennel, clean and dry
Handle abdomen gently
Barrier nursing where infectious disease is suspected

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Nursing care for enternal feeding

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No NG tube may be placed by VN
Oesophagostomy/gastromy/PEG/Jejunostomy require GA
Staged refeeding
Bolus or CRI
May also be used to evaluate gastric emptying
Care re-bacterial contamination of food

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Nursing car for diarrhoea

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Provide low fat, highly digestible diet
Barrier nursing where infectious disease is suspected
Record frequency, type and volume 
Fluid therapy 
Accurate medication 
Monitor vital signs and hydration 
Monitor for skin scalding
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Nursing care for constipation

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Assess hydration status 
Feed stool softening agents 
Enema
Manual evacuation 
Ensure appropriate litter used
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Nursing care for pancreatitis

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IVFT
Monitor pain levels and provide analgesia
Montior vomiting and nausea levels
Assisted feeding with highly digestible, low fat diet
Provide accurate meds
Monitor vital signs and hydration
Keep patient and kennel, clean and dry

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Nursing care for liver disease

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Barrier nursing where infectious disease is suspected
Provide accurate medication
Feed on liver support diet, high calorie, novel protein
Assisted feeding for anorexic patients
Monitor vital signs, jaundice levels, seizures
Reduce stress and provide cage rest
Handle abdomen carefully

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