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What is responsible for absorbing thr products od digestion |
Finger-like projections called Villi which contains small blood vessels |
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Where will pain be felt in patients with diverticulitis |
They will complain of pain in the left lower quadrant |
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An ileostomy was performed on a patient what should be watched or |
The nurse should assess the Prius Stonewall skin for impairment of Integrity skin expropriation |
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What is evaluated by using a flexible fiber optic scope for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
The esophagus stomach and duodenum can be evaluated |
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What would be the nursing diagnosis for a patient who has had surgery |
The nursing diagnosis would be focused on Disturbed body image |
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What would include in a treatment for dumping syndrome |
6 small meals daily that are high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates |
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What should the nurse ensure for importance of barium |
The nurse should explain to the patient for rectal expelling all barium |
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What is required for diagnosing a parasitic infection |
It requires three different stool specimen on subsequent |
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For an NG tube what will keep the two patent and assuer effective decompression |
Irrigate NG tube PRN |
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What is a progressive wave-like movement for fluid gas and digestive substances through the esophagus and of the stomach |
Peristalsis |
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What is a nursing diagnosis for a patient with cancer of the colon |
Disturbed body image |
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What signifies if there are stable Vital Signs and return of bowel sounds |
Presence of peristalsis |
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What should be done if there are hyperactive bowel sounds and motility |
Provide six more frequent meals |
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During an assessment what is the highest priority |
Assessment of severity location and duration of pain |
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How can symptoms of gurd be modified |
Remain upright for 1 to 2 hours after meals |
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What can antibiotic therapy do |
Eradicate H pylori |
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Aside from aspirin medications taken for arthritis or degenerative joint conditions May contribute to ulcer formation |
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAID |
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What should be done for older weaker patients if they are given gloLYTLY as this causes rapid and copious clearing of the bowel |
Provide a bedside commode |
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What will happen if there is an excessive loss of albumin in to urine or into third space volumes |
Ascites or edema |
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What is an essential nursing intervention to prevent perinostesis |
Oral and IV fluids |
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Is Vitamin K is not present for psoriasis what would be your evaluation |
Evaluate Prothrombin time |
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What is a biliary drainage tube or T2 inserted if there are stones in the common bile duct and edema is present |
Keep the duct open and allow drainage of the bile until the edema resolves |
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Where should the drainage bag for a t-tube be placed |
Position at the abdominal level |
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After a physician has performed a liver biopsy what would be the intervention |
keep the patient lying on the right side frame minimum of 2 hours |
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Will it show that the patient does not understand |
They state that they want to eat breakfast and coffee after the test |
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Anyone with hepatitis needs to take what |
Supplements of vitamins B C & K |
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What findings would you find in pancreatitis |
Abdominal pain that increases while laying down |
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When are flapping Tremors seen |
In a patient with hepatic encephalopathy |
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Where will dilation be on patients with psoriasis |
Esophageal varices |
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A patient with hepatic encephalopathy will cause what product from the protein |
Ammonia |
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What medications are given when there is a buildup of ammonia |
Lactulose and neomycin |
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What is the endoscopy which is used for treatment of cholecystitis and cholelithiasis |
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
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Where would pain of cholecystitis be located |
Right upper quadrant radiating to Mid torso in right scapular area |
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How can hepatitis A virus be transmitted |
Drinking contaminated water |
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What is a major vaccinations needed |
Hepatitis B vaccination |
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What is a nursing intervention for pain |
Controlling pain |
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How can hepatitis A be contracted |
But eating contaminated fish |
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What should the nurse have the patient do when paracentesis is done |
Void immediately before the procedure |
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What is an acute cholecystitis |
Inflammation of the gallbladder |
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What is a critical aspect of Nursing Care following the liver transplant |
Monitoring for infection |
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What is an effective immunosuppressive drug during liver transplant |
Cyclosporine |
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What preoperative and postoperative teaching should a nurse do to prevent infection |
Intake of protein to fight infection |
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What can jaundice be caused by |
Abnormally high levels of bilirubin |
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What are the two most common factors most commonly associated with pancreatitis |
Alcoholism and biliary tract disease |
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Why are foods in fluids withheld to avoid stimulating pancreatic activity |
Inmate aggravate your condition anytime you eat it can stimulate activity |
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What can morphine cause |
It causes spasms of the sphincter of oddi |
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What is pancreatic cancer most diagnosed with |
Cigarette smokers and people with diabetes mellitus |
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What should be assessed in older patients with cholelithiasis |
Changes in stool or urine color |
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When is fluid removed during paracentesis |
Over a period of 30 to 90 minutes |
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What should be done if a patient has nausea and pain |
Unclamp tube immediately |
