Deepshika Seenal
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Gastrointestinal bleed
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Pt. may have hematemisis, Ulcer, peristaltic disorders, Promote change in quantity
and or melena tumors, varices and quality of diet
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings
Aspirin, anticoagulant, SSRI, ulcer, Hematemsis, melena, anemia,
diverticulosis, H. Pylori infection abdominal cramping, dizziness,
feeling tired
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Gulac test Endoscopy for upper GI bleed and
colonoscopy for lower GI bleed
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education The presentation
of bleeding
Monitor the pt. closely for Proton pump Limit or do not take depends on the
signs and symtoms of GI inhibitor, H2 NSAIDs. Do not drink amount and
bleed. antagonist, alcohol. Manage GI location of
antacids conditions as prescribed hemorrhage.
Complications of
anemia, chest
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
pain andd
IV fluids, medication Gastroenterology, critical syncope may be
alteration, diet alterations, care, general surgery. present.
PPI, blood products
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