Med Surg Exam 5 Question with correct answers
Med Surg Exam 5 Question with correct answers Cirrhosis - ANSWER-Scarring of the liver tissue Esophageal Varices - ANSWER-Abnormal, dilated veins in the food pipe, the tube that connects the throat and stomach. Usually develops when the blood to the liver is obstructed by a clot or scarring of the liver tissue. -Caused by; Alcoholic cirrhosis, Viral hepatitis Appendicitis - ANSWER-- Application of cold=== - Keeping patient NPO - Monitor temperature and signs of infection NPO diet... stick NPO, NPO except meds - ANSWER-- means "nothing by mouth", no food or water - before some diagnostic tests and surgery - common after abdominal surgery until bowel sounds come back Clear liquid diet - ANSWER-- common after surgery - gelatin, hard candy, broth, coffee, tea, and popsicles Full liquid diet - ANSWER-- after surgery and when client can tolerate more - ice cream, milk, pudding, fruit and vegetable juice Soft diet - ANSW
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