NSG-430 Exam 4 Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Exam Questions with Correct Answers 100%
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risk factors for esophageal cancer 1. Barret's esophagus
2. excessive alcohol intake--> causes GERD
3. history of achalasia (delayed emptying of lower esophagus)
empyema mucus in the lungs caused by fistula in esophagus and lungs
Diagnostic for esophageal cancer endoscopy
treatment for esophageal cancer esophagectomy
Delayed emptying of lower esophagus Achalasia
Pre-op care for esophagectomy prepare emotionally. Give high-protein, high-calorie diet.
Post-op care 1. NG tube with bloody drainage is normal for 8-12 hrs, then changes gradually
to a greenish yellow,
2. NEVER REPOSITION OR REINSERT W/O SURGEON!!!!
3. TCDB Q12 hrs
4. Semi-fowler's 2 hrs after feeding
5. Incentive spirometer
Causes of gastric cancer H. pylori or GERD
S&S of gastric cancer -weight loss
-anemia (b/c of chronic blood loss)
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risk factors for esophageal cancer 1. Barret's esophagus
2. excessive alcohol intake--> causes GERD
3. history of achalasia (delayed emptying of lower esophagus)
empyema mucus in the lungs caused by fistula in esophagus and lungs
Diagnostic for esophageal cancer endoscopy
treatment for esophageal cancer esophagectomy
Delayed emptying of lower esophagus Achalasia
Pre-op care for esophagectomy prepare emotionally. Give high-protein, high-calorie diet.
Post-op care 1. NG tube with bloody drainage is normal for 8-12 hrs, then changes gradually
to a greenish yellow,
2. NEVER REPOSITION OR REINSERT W/O SURGEON!!!!
3. TCDB Q12 hrs
4. Semi-fowler's 2 hrs after feeding
5. Incentive spirometer
Causes of gastric cancer H. pylori or GERD
S&S of gastric cancer -weight loss
-anemia (b/c of chronic blood loss)
