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CPN Gastrointestinal (HIGH) QuestionsAnd Answers With Verified Solutions
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Sodium (Na) - ANSWER✔✔ 135-145
Hemoglobin (Hgb) - ANSWER✔✔ 11.5-14.5
Platelets (Plts) - ANSWER✔✔ 150,000-400,000
150-400 (abbreviated)
pH - ANSWER✔✔ 7.35-7.45
Carbon dioxide (PaCO2) - ANSWER✔✔ 35-45
Bicarb (HCO3) - ANSWER✔✔ 22-26
Diarrhea and Gastroenteritis - ANSWER✔✔ Rotavirus- most common cause
C. difficle- most common antimicrobial associated
Bacteria
Parasites
Food intolerances
Diagnosis- stool culture
,Diarrhea and gastroenteritis assessment - ANSWER✔✔ Loose, watery stools,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
C. difficle- bloody diarrhea**, fever, abdominal pain
Complications:
metabolic acidosis
dehydration
Diarrhea and gastroenteritis intervention - ANSWER✔✔ Prevention:
rotavirus vaccine
discontinue antimicrobial agent (c. diff)
Management:
fluid replacement (CDC guidelines) if the gut works use it
nutritional support- age appropriate diet for mild and moderate dehydration
Vomiting - ANSWER✔✔ GI Disorders:
Anatomical issues
Overfeeding
Food allergies
Gastroenteritis
, Non-GI Disorders:
increased ICP, psychogenic problems
Complications:
dehydration, metabolic alkalosis, aspiration
Vomiting assessment - ANSWER✔✔ Non-projectile vs projectile
Accompanying symptoms:
fever, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, etc.
Characteristic of vomitus:
blood, bile tinged (think surgery), undigested, digested
Diagnosis:
basic metabolic panel
abdominal x-ray or ultrasound
Vomiting intervention - ANSWER✔✔ Anti-emetic medications
***Severe vomiting:
may with hold feeding for 4-6 hours while administering IV fluids
Evaluate feeding methods- amount of burping, air in nipple
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