NUR242 EXAM 3[GALEN] WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] REAL EXAM 100%
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NUR242 EXAM 3[GALEN] WITH
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] REAL
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Gastritis occurs when - ANS---the lining of the stomach known as the mucosa
becomes inflamed or swollen. When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema,
hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa...
NUR242 EXAM 3[GALEN] WITH
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Gastritis occurs when - ANS✔✔---the lining of the stomach known as the mucosa
becomes inflamed or swollen. When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema,
hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa occur.
Medical treatment for Gastritis depends on the specific cause. Patients will be instructed
to stop taking irritating medications such as - ANS✔✔---ASA and NSAIDS
Gastritis medications to decrease the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. these
would include - ANS✔✔---Antacids, H2 antagonists, and Proton pump inhibitors
The patient with Gastritis is at risk for - ANS✔✔---Deficient Fluid Volume
A nursing priority is to access the patient's hydration status. Includes I&O, Daily
Weights, &VS.
,Peptic Ulcers Disease - ANS✔✔---are a break in the mucous lining of gastrointestinal
tract from continued contact with gastric juice. This results in inflammation. Pain that is
worsened by the ingestion of food.
Ulcers in the mucosa of GI tract occur from several different causes. Duodenal ulcers
are associated with a - ANS✔✔---H. Pylori infection
Gastric ulcer pain is described as - ANS✔✔---a dull, aching pain, often right after a
meal; eating does not relieve pain and may even worsen it. Pain may also occur late at
night.
Other symptoms associated with PUD are - ANS✔✔---Nausea with or without
vomiting, weight loss, anorexia, belching and dyspepsia (indigestion). Patient may
report a distended abdomen that is painful.
PUD increased risk factor in - ANS✔✔---Smokers
smoking contributes to the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease. Smoking causes an
acceleration of gastric emptying of liquids, promotes of duodenogastric reflux and
causes a reduction in mucosal blood flow. Patient should attend a smoking cessation
course.
Gastric Cancer - ANS✔✔---Stomach cancers tend to develop slowly over many
years. Before a true cancer develops, pre-cancerous changes often occur in the inner
lining (mucosa) of the stomach. These early changes rarely cause symptoms and
therefore often go undetected
GERD Risk factors include - ANS✔✔---Consumption of foods such as caffeine,
alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part
especially alcohol and smoking.
GERD the nursing assessment should include - ANS✔✔---asking about a history of
heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents.
, GERD manifests differently depending on - ANS✔✔---the patient and the severity of
the disorder
GERD most common symptoms - ANS✔✔----Heartburn (pyrosis)
-Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
(May be described as substernal burning moving up and down the chest)
GERD pain usually develops within - ANS✔✔---30-60 minutes after meals
Severe heartburn pain can radiate to the neck, jaw, or back and patients may think they
are having an MI
GERD symptoms are exacerbated when - ANS✔✔---lying down flat or bending over
GERD regurgitation may lead to - ANS✔✔---Aspiration or bronchitis
These patients are at risk of aspirating when lying flat
Symptoms of GERD include - ANS✔✔---Coughing or wheezing at night, dysphagia,
belching and nausea, hoarseness, and insomnia. Assess lungs for presence of
crackles.
Hiatal Hernia - ANS✔✔---A condition where a part of the stomach that normally is
located in the abdominal cavity protrudes through the esophageal hiatus to rest within
the chest cavity
Hiatal Hernia symptoms usually worsen after meals. These symptoms may be made
worse when - ANS✔✔---Lying flat and may resolve with sitting up or walking.
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