NUR3114 Gastrointestinal 2024 Exam
nursing considerations for surgeries for PUD - Answer--monitor incision for infection
-monitor NG tube drainage
-monitor bowel sounds (can take days to return)
-advance diet as tolerated
-administer analgesics and stool softeners as prescribed
patient education post-op for PUD surgeries - Answer--vit/min supplements (B12, D,
calcium, iron, folate)
-small, frequent meals
-avoid large quantities of carbohydrates
dumping syndrome - Answer--fluid shifts to abdomen d/t rapid gastric emptying or osmotic
shift from excess carbs
-s/s: nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, syncope, diarrhea, cramping within 10-30
mins of eating
-can last for months
patient education for dumping syndrome - Answer-
nursing considerations for surgeries for PUD - Answer--monitor incision for infection
-monitor NG tube drainage
-monitor bowel sounds (can take days to return)
-advance diet as tolerated
-administer analgesics and stool softeners as prescribed
patient education post-op for PUD surgeries - Answer--vit/min supplements (B12, D,
calcium, iron, folate)
-small, frequent meals
-avoid large quantities of carbohydrates
dumping syndrome - Answer--fluid shifts to abdomen d/t rapid gastric emptying or osmotic
shift from excess carbs
-s/s: nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, syncope, diarrhea, cramping within 10-30
mins of eating
-can last for months
patient education for dumping syndrome - Answer-