GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 3 STREB NOTES WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ACTUAL 100%] GRADED A+
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GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 3 STREB
NOTES WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS [ACTUAL 100%]
GRADED A+
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 smok...
GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 3 STREB
NOTES WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS [ACTUAL 100%]
GRADED A+
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
(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 most common symptoms - ANS✔✔----Heartburn (pyrosis)
-Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
GERD regurgitation may lead to - ANS✔✔---Aspiration or bronchitis
.
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.
Hiatal Hernia patients should immediately report - ANS✔✔---abdominal
pain with nausea, vomiting, and fever
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 lifestyle changes may include - ANS✔✔---elevating the
head of the bed when sleeping to allow gravity to prevent acid from
refluxing into the esophagus and remaining upright after meals.
Hiatal hernia foods that should be avoided include - ANS✔✔---spicy,
greasy foods, onions, tomatoes and citrus fruits
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
Hiatal hernia Diet should consist of - ANS✔✔---small frequent meals
instead of eating two or three larger meals a day. Avoid vigorous
movement after meals.
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.
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.
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