NUR 242 MED SURG NEWEST VERSION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH 200 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [ALREADY GRADED A+]
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NUR 242 MED SURG
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NUR 242 MED SURG
NUR 242 MED SURG NEWEST VERSION EXAM 3
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 200 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
[ALREADY GRADED A+]
With obstruction - gas and fluid accumulate proximal to and within
obstructed segment causing bowel distention
A bowel obstruction is divided into two basic cat...
With obstruction - gas and fluid accumulate proximal to and within
obstructed segment causing bowel distention
A bowel obstruction is divided into two basic categories: -
Mechanical and Non-mechanical
Treatment of intestinal obstruction is directed toward - relieving
symptoms, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, preventing
complications, and treating the cause of obstruction
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Surgery may be needed to relieve the obstruction if - gastric
decompression does not relieve the symptoms, or if there are
signs of bowel necrosis. The type of surgery will depend on the
type and area of obstruction and may include intestinal resection
with an anastomosis or creation of an ileostomy or colostomy
If the small bowel obstruction is complete, the peristaltic waves
become quite vigorous, assuming - revers direction, propelling
intestinal contents toward the mouth rather than the rectum
Small bowel obstruction patient vomits - stomach contents first,
then the bilious contents of the duodenum, and finally the fecal
contents of the ileum
A distended abdomen, a bloated sensation, and altered bowel
sounds may indicate a - small bowel obstruction.
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Patients with Ileostomy who develop distention and cramping
should apply - warm, moist towels to abdomen or lightly massage
abdomen
In large bowel obstructionWhat may be the only symptom for
several days? - constipation
In large bowel obstruction Barium enema may be ordered to
reveal - a distended, air-filled colon. Monitor the patient for bowel
movement after a barium enema
Patients with large bowel obstructions may experience
intermittent persistent - lower abdominal cramping. Severe pain
may result from strangulation or bowel perforation
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When the appendix becomes inflamed and fills with pus it is
called - Appendicitis
Obstruction of the appendiceal lumen causes - appendicitis
If left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually - burst, or
perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity.
This can lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the
peritoneum that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong
antibiotics
The classic symptom of appendicitis is - abdominal pain. Pain
becomes sharper over several hours and worsens with coughing,
walking or other jarring movements.
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