Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Gastrointestinal Emergencies questions with correct answers

Which disorder results from obstruction and distention of a lumen, causing decreased blood flow, ischemia, and bacterial invasion? Answer Appendicitis A patient presents with sudden right upper quadrant pain that radiates to her right shoulder after eating. You should suspect the patient has which disorder? Answer Cholecystitis Which finding commonly occurs in patients with a bowel obstruction? Answer Intractable vomiting In a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which of these is increased? Answer Gastric emptying time Which disorder can cause bronchospasm? Answer Gastroesophageal reflux disease Which statement by a patient with diverticulitis indicates the need for further discharge instructions? Answer "I'll eat a low-fiber diet." During the abdominal assessment, which action should be