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Vitamin K is malabsorbed in the presence of cirrhosis. This would lead to an elevation of this lab value.
What is Prothrombin time
This diagnostic procedure allows endoscopic visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
EGD
Esophagogastroduoidenoscopy
In the setting of liver disease with symptoms of altered mental status that could progress to a hepatic coma, this lab value would be elevated.
What is ammonia.
This is a common lab test that would be ordered in the presence of jaundice.
What is total serum bilirubin.
Patients with suspected pathological conditions of the liver may have this lab value ordered.
What is: Alkaline Phosphate AST ALT LDH Gamma GT
This procedure removes a portion of the stomach, thus placing the patient at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is gastrectomy
This is a type of surgical procedure used to treat carcinoma of the esophagus.
What is: Esophagogastrectomy Esophagogastrotomy Esophagoenterostomy Gastrostomy
This is a procedure used to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity. Important nursing considerations during this procedure include ensuring the fluid is removed over the course of 30-90 minutes to prevent sudden changes in blood pressure, monitoring the patient for signs of hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalances.
What is paracentesis.
This is the most common operative procedure for removal of the gallbladder.
What is laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Surgical interventions for ulcerative colitis, cancers and other types of bowel diseases include these types of procedures where portions of the bowel are resected or removed.
What are “-ostomy” or “-ectomy” procedures.
These tiny fingerlike projections line the inner surface of the small intestines and contain blood vessels that absorb the end products of carbohydrate and protein digestion.
What are villi
This is a contrast medium used in several procedures to visualize the GI tract. Important nursing considerations post procedure include increasing fluid intake to ensure the contrast medium is all expelled post procedure to prevent constipation.
What is barium
This is a term used to describe a complication of a hernia in which the blood supply to the tissue is occluded. Common symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal dissension and pain.
What is a strangulated hernia.
This is a progressive wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in the alimentary canal to propel fluids, gas and digestive substances forward and produce bowel sounds when we auscultate the abdomen.
What is peristalsis.
This term describes a flapping tremor that is often seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
What is asterixis