need to knows for exam 4 Flashcards
who is most at risk for GI bleed?
85 year old on aspirin
what do you monitor when an older person has nausea and vomitting?
vital signs and neurological changes
who is most at risk for obesity?
sleep apnea, heart disease, decreased life expectancy, cancer, psychiatric disorders, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease
what are the signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome?
dizzy, diarrhea, increased heart rate
what is the triple drug therapy for PUD?
amoxicillin, PPI, clairthromycin
a central catheter has a
risk for infection
what should you do when ur patient has an abdominal surgery?
splint when coughing, cough, turn, deep breathe
what is symptom of anorexia?
pitting edema
what does ppi prevent?
ulcers
what should you do after eating to decrease dumping syndrome?
lay down
if an old man has GERD, what should you assess more often?
breathing sounds
what are the signs and symptoms of perforation
severe abdominal pain, nausea vomitting, fever, chills
who is most at risk for stomach cancer?
H. pylori, smoking, alcohol
antacids are taken best..
without food or other meds
what does h2 antagonist do?
decrease gastric acid secretions
what is the order you should do for NG problems?
stop suction, check vital signs, check pH, notify HCP
what diagnostic test is used for barrett’s esophagus?
endoscopuy
who should the most experienced nurse see?
pt with crackles in all lobes
what sstatement shows that nursing intervention is needed with a client diagnosed with stomatitis?
“I will use alcohol based mouthwash”
who is most at risk for esophageal cancer?
pt that has barrett’s esophagus
what statement shows that effective teaching was done with a pt who was just diagnosed with GERD or hiatial hernia?
raise HOB on blocks
all vitamins as a choice
vitamin B12
