Nursing 2- Final Exam Study Guide
Nursing 2- Final Exam Study Guide/Nursing 2- Final Exam Study Guide. 1. Upper GI Tract Dysphagia – Difficulty in swallowing. The major concern for older adult & victims of stroke. Has trouble swallowing liquids or solids, coughs after eating or drinking, speech difficulty (dysphonia) Barium Swallow – Swallows radioactive dye that shows areas of dysfunction. Endoscopic Evaluation TX = Thickened liquids/foods. Elevate HOB 30-45 degrees. 2. Lower GI Tract Obstruction – Poop can’t go forward . ABG: HCO3 up, pH up = metabolic alkalosis
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nursing 2 final exam study guide