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What are the S/S of regurgitation?
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- Occurs with feeding
- Runs out of mouth, no force - Smells barely sour - Non painful - Once per feeding - 1-2 teaspoons |
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What are the S/S of vomiting?
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- unrelated to feeding
- forceful - very sour smell - yellow, green, clear - Possible abdominal pain - full stomach content |
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What is the main nursing assessment when someone is vomiting?
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Hydration status
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What are the treatments for vomiting?
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- Position so they do not aspirate
- Rinse mouth out/ brush teeth - Begin small amt of oral rehydration therapy, then to regular fluids - Antiemetics depending on illness and age |
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What is GERD?
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Occurs from the relaxation or incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter causing reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
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