NUR 2349 Med Surg Exam 2

Med Surg Exam 2 Small Intestine  Absorption of nutrients  Folic acid  Cobalamin  Iron  Fat-soluble vitamins  Hormones and neurotransmitters  Absorption of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins Abdominal Quadrants  Right upper o Pylorous o Duodenum o Gallbladder o Liver  Left upper o Stomach o Spleen  Right lower o Cecum o Appendix  Left lower o Sigmoid colon  Midline o Urinary bladder o Uterus GI Focused Assessment Health History  Current GI Symptoms  Previous GI Problems  Family History of GI Problems  Medication Use: prescription and OTC  Diet and Nutrition (Food Allergies)  Use of Alcohol, street drugs, Caffeine  Bowel Elimination Pattern  Social/Cultural Factors GI Focused Assessment Physical  Vital Signs  Height and Weight  Lab and diagnostic test results