Subjective data Flashcards
1
Q
o Appetite changes:
A
Could indicate gastrointestinal obstruction, cancer, or stress.
2
Q
o Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing):
A
Associated with GERD, esophageal cancer, or strictures.
3
Q
o Food intolerance:
A
Lactose intolerance or celiac disease.
4
Q
o Abdominal pain:
A
Sharp/localized: Appendicitis, gallstones.
Diffuse/crampy: Gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
5
Q
o Nausea/vomiting:
A
Gastroenteritis, pregnancy, or bowel obstruction.
6
Q
o Bowel habits:
A
Diarrhea: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis.
Constipation: IBS or hypothyroidism.
7
Q
o Medications:
A
NSAIDs can cause gastritis; antibiotics may cause diarrhea.
8
Q
o Alcohol/tobacco:
A
Risk for peptic ulcers, liver disease.
