Bowel obstruction Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI RN Med Surge Proctored Exam (Graded A)| Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest 2023/2024 1. A tornado warning alarm has been activated at the local hospital. Which action should the charge nurse working on a surgical unit implement first? A. Instruct the nursing staff to close all window blinds and curtains in clients' rooms. B. Move clients and visitors into the hallways and close all doors to clients' rooms. C. Visually confirm the location of the tornado by checking th...

Functions of the Digestive Tract 1. Breakdown of food for digestion 2. Absorption of nutrients produced by digestion into the bloodstream 3. Elimination of undigested foodstuffs and other waste products 4. Extends from mouth to anus Digestion phase of the digestive process that occurs when enzymes mix with ingested food and when proteins, fats, and sugars are broken down into their component molecules. Absorption phase of the digestive process that occurs when small molecules, vitamins, ...

Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction? A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel. B. Constipation. C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. D. Adhesions C What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C. Low carb foods. D. High carb foods A What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat? A. High fiber food...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as e...

HESI Health Assessment Exam 2022/2023 Test Bank Revised and 100% Correct Questions & Answers. Be sure of Passing your exam with this test bank because it have covered All Hesi Health Assessment (The test bank is 100% Verified with all correct Answers) pass your 2022/2023 hesi health Assessment with Grade A+ Multiple Choices For which clinical indicator associated with a complication of portal hypertension would the nurse assess the client? A. liver abscess B. intestinal obstruction C. pe...

Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED HPI questions for chief complaint of abdominal issue - ANS ○Abdominal pain-OLDCARTS ○When did the pain start? ○Where is the pain in your stomach? ○Does the pain radiate to other locations? ○Have experience nausea/vomiting, indigestion or increase in belching. ○What medications have you used to treat your symptoms? ○Have you had any diarrhea or constipation? ○Do you have to use laxative frequently? ○Wh...

UTI: Defintion - Includes bladder, (cystitis) urethera (urethritis) and kidney (pyelonephritis) Signs and symptoms of UTI - -Fever may be only sign infants a & young child -Older children=urinary symptoms ( new onset incontinence, dysuria, frequency, abdominal pain Risk factors of UTI - FEMALE, Uncircumcised male, GENETICS, (Anatomy), BOWEL/BLADDER Dysfunction, Obstruction, Catheterization, SEX, Reflux Exam for UTI - Temp, BP, abd exam for mass, tenderness. suprapubic or costovertebral t...

Main Cause of Cholelithiasis - Cholesterol stones account for most of the remaining 75% of cases of gallbladder disease in the United States. Symptoms of Cholelithias - Nausea Vomiting Right upper quadrant abdominal pain or epigastric pain that radiates to the right shoulder especially after meals when the gallbladder is stimulated to release bile. Patient Teaching for Cholelithiasis - The diet immediately after an episode is usually low-fat liquids. These can include powdered supplements...

Describe the features seen in someone with an obstructed bowel (What are the Cardinal features?) Vomiting Colicky pain Constipation Distension May also have feculant vomit Whats the difference between a simple, closed loop and strangulated bowel obstruction Simple: One obstructing point and no vascular compromise. Closed loop: Obstruction at two points (eg sigmoid volvulus, distension with competent ileocaecal valve) forming a loop of grossly distended bowel at risk of perforation

Test Bank For Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 6th Edition By Terry Mahan Buttaro; Patricia Polgar-Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook; JoAnn Trybulski. Chapter 1 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 2 Translating Research Into Clinical Practice 3 Empowering Patients as Collaborative Partners 4 Coordinated Chronic Care 5 An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care 6 Patient/Family Education and Health Literacy 7 Genetic Considerations in Primary Care 8 Ri...