NGN: Gastrointestinal EAQ Case Study
Gastrointestinal - Patient 1
H&P
Emergency department (ED)
0800:
55-year-old client, who lives alone, admitted to ED with an acute abdomen. Client
experiencing acute abdominal pain, distended abdomen. Reports vomiting and
abdominal pain for 3 days. States...
55-year-old client, who lives alone, admitted to ED with an acute abdomen. Client
experiencing acute abdominal pain, distended abdomen. Reports vomiting and
abdominal pain for 3 days. States, "I think I have the flu." Foul-smelling, black stools
began yesterday.
0815:
States no routine medications, but takes ibuprofen for arthritis, especially since the
weather has been so bad this winter. Arthritic changes noted to bilatera - Answer✔️✔️-
The nurse reviews the electronic health record and reevaluates client.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify what one potential
condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to
address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the
client's progress.
POTENTIAL CONDITIONS
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