NURS MISC - Quiz 4 Study Guide.
NURS MISC - Quiz 4 Study Guide/NURS MISC - Quiz 4 Study Guide. Chapter 41 Causes of GI Bleed Priorities of care in large amounts of blood loss IV fluid choice in GIB Avoiding fluid overload in the patient with GIB OTHER ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS • Diverticular outpouchings can occur in the esophagus. Some patients can be managed with conservative therapy. Surgery is indicated in those with nutritional disruptions. • In achalasia, peristalsis is absent in the lower portion of the esophagus. The exact cause is unknown. Goals of treatment are to relieve dyspepsia and regurgitation and improve esophageal emptying. • Esophageal varices are dilated veins in the lower esophagus.
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