NURS 6501 (NURS 6501)

NURS 6501 Module 3 Knowledge Check: GI and Hepatobiliary Disorders: A 45-year-old male comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of epigastric abdominal pain that has persisted for 2 weeks. He descri bes the pain as burning, non-radiating and is worse after meals. He denies nausea, vomiting, weight loss or obvious bleeding. He admits to bloating and frequent belching. PMH: osteoarthritis; seasonal allergies with frequent sinusitis infections Meds: Zyrtec 10mg daily year-round; Ibuprofen 400-600...

A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following symptoms would he most likely experience? 2. An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? 3. A 50-year-old male visits the cardiologist f...