which action should be included in the management of the client? a. Removal of the nasogastric tube b. Antacid administration c. H2-receptor antagonist administration d. Fluid and electrolyte replacement 8) A client presents to the ER with abdominal pain‚ weight loss‚ steatorrhea‚ and a random glucose of 417 mg/dl. The nurse should expect which diagnostic test to be ordered? a. Upper GI series b. Lower GI series c. Ultrasound of the abdomen d. Colonoscopy 9) In alcohol-related pancreatitis
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over a lifetime. Some people have long periods of remission‚ sometimes for years‚ when they are free of symptoms. There is no way to predict when a remission may occur or when symptoms will return. The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain‚ often in the lower right area‚ and diarrhea. There also may be rectal bleeding‚ weight loss‚ and fever. Bleeding may be serious and persistent‚ leading to anemia (low red blood cell count). Children may suffer delayed development and stunted
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chronical inflammation of the digestive tract. The cause of this disease is still unknown. 3. Ascites (fluid in the peritoneal cavity) causes abdominal swelling‚ edema (swelling of the ankle‚ legs due of fluid buildup)‚ and itching of the skin are some symptoms of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease
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C. Seggerman Patient ID: 903321 Date of Admission: 03/27/---- Emergency Room Physician Alex McClure MD Admitting Diagnosis Ectopic pregnancy CHIEF COMPLAINT: The patient presents to the emergency room this morning complaining of lower abdominal pain. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient states that she has been having vaginal bleeding‚ more like spotting‚ over the past month. She denies the chance of pregnancy‚ although she states that she is sexually active and using no birth control
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Reflection The incident that I am going to reflect had happed during my nursing studies. I was posted in a busy emergency care (EC). My role was to observe and assist a RN. Ms. X came to EC with severe abdominal pain. After the initial assessment Doctor ordered a list of blood tests. I accompanied RN to observe blood sampling procedure. Ms. X was clearly not cooperating for the procedure and was screaming. I helped to position the patient with the help of family members so that the RN could carry
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First Aid 1 What is Self Aid? Emergency treatment one applies to oneself 2 Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment · Bayonet · Rifle · Entrenching tool · Tent poles and stakes · Web belt 3 What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg 4 How many pressure points‚ which can be used to control bleeding with fingers‚ thumbs or hands are there on the human body? 11 5 What is the object
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Colitis is referred to the gastro intestinal tract infection that occurs on the inner wall of the colon in the large intestine. Due to the fact that colon is where the stool is stored before defecation it is pretty common to notice severe cramps‚ abdominal pain‚ diarrhea and rectal bleeding. What causes Ulcerative Colitis? The causes for Ulcerative Colitis are still a very much of a mystery even in the Twenty First Century. Although it is certain that it arises from infection or sometimes from contagions
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Rat Dissection Lab Report This report is due _____________________________. You will work as a group to complete a report from this dissection (1 report per group – divide the work!). Reports will be graded for content‚ thoroughness and evidence of understanding‚ as well as coherence and neatness. Submit one report per group; each participant must indicate what s/he contributed to the dissection and report. Reports must be written neatly in blue or black ink OR may be word-processed
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5g FREQUENCY Q8 ROUTE: IV | CLASSIFICATION: Antibiotic; Piperacillin and enzyme inhibitor. Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations‚ including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections | intra – abdominal linfections w/ peritonitis | Hypersensitivity to penicillins‚ cephalosporins & β-lactam inhibitors | Hypersensitivity Reactions: Rash‚ pruritus and fever have been reportedGastrointestinal Effects: melena‚ gastritisHepatic Effects: Transient
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The nurse is taking the health history of a 70-year-old patient being treated for a Duodenal Ulcer. After being told the patient is complaining of epigastric pain‚ the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? Melena Nausea Hernia Hyperthermia A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with severe Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease. Which of these statements by the patient indicates a need for more teaching? Top of Form “I’m going to limit my meals to 2-3 per day to reduce acid secretion
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