NURS 321 Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders Questions With Complete Solutions

What are the different diagnostic testing and procedure options for Upper GI disorders? correct answer: abdominal x-ray CT scan of abdomen MRI of abdomen ultrasound of abdomen/esophagus upper GI or barium swallow endoscopic procedures (e.g. EGD) tissue biopsies PET scan What is nausea? how would you describe it to a patient? correct answer: upset stomach feel like you're going to be sick What are nausea and vomiting common s/s of? correct answer: GI disorders pregnancy CNS disorders infection cardiovascular problems medication-related side effects post-op after anesthsia psychologic factors inner ear disease/infection head trauma increased ICP (triggers can also be sights, sounds, smells) What are clinical manifestations of pts experiencing n/v? correct answer: anorexia (don't want to eat) dehydration electrolyte imbalance metabolic alkalosis risk for aspiration Where do receptors involved with vomiting send signals to? correct answer: emetic center of brain What parts of the body have receptors that can send messages to the emetic center of the brain? correct answer: nose eyes vestibular stimulation skeletal muscle GI tract What do you need to assess for a patient with n/v? correct answer: amount, color, odor, and consistency of emesis frequency and timing of the episodes potential triggers What are goals of care for a pt with n/v? correct answ