Summary ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Remediation 2023

ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Remediation 2023. Safety and Infection Control Standard Precautions/Transmission-Based Precautions/Surgical Asepsis Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Procedures: Plan of Care for a Client Who Has Gastroenteritis ● A positive finding for clostridium difficile is indicative of this opportunistic infection, which usually becomes established secondary to use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. ● Medications: Some medications ( NSAIDs, warfarin, aspirin) place the client at risk for complications. Notify the provider if medication restrictions were not followed. ● Blood Test: Interpretations of Findings o Aspartate aminotransferase/ Alanine Aminotransferase: Elevation occurs with hepatitis or cirrhosis. o Alkaline Phosphatase- Elevation indicates liver damage o Amylase/ Lipase- Elevation occurs with pancreatitis o Total Bilirubin- Elevation indicate altered liver function, bile duct obstruction, or other hepatobiliary disorder. o Albumin- Decrease can indicate hepatic disease. o Alpha-fetoprotein- Elevated in liver cancer, cirrhosis and hepatitis. o Ammonia- Elevated in liver disease. Health Promotion and Maintenance Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Hypertension: Teaching Preventive Measures ● Clients should maintain a BMI of less than 30. ● Clients should limit caffeine and alcohol intake ● Clients should use stress-management techniques during times of stress. ● Clients should stop smoking. ● Clients should engage in exercise that provides aerobic benefits at least 3 times a week.