8. Swallowing Difficulty Priority
Immediate action: NPO (nothing by mouth) to prevent aspiration
, 9. High Residual for Tube Feeding
Withholding feeding and documenting residual amount
10. Gastric Suctioning Acid-Base Imbalance
Metabolic Alkalosis resulting from excessive removal of hydrochloric acid
11. Chyme
Partially digested food in the stomach, ready for further digestion
12. Oral Tumor Priority
Vigilant monitoring of the airway for potential obstruction
13. Bladder Scan Priority
High priority for a patient returning from a liver biopsy
14. Vomiting Bright Red Blood
Immediate steps: Check vitals, call for help, don gloves and gown, transfer patient to a
wheelchair
15. Upper GI/EGD Eating/Drinking
Resuming eating and drinking once the gag reflex returns following an Upper
Gastrointestinal (GI) or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure
16. Ruptured/Perforated Ulcer
Recognizing sudden, severe abdominal pain as an emergency situation
17. Oral Cancer Viral Risk Factor
Association with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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