Large bowel obstruction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Upper GI organs mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation hepatic artery receives oxygenated blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. The hepatic portal vein receives deoxygenated blood from the inferior and superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and delivers nutrients that have been absorbed from the intestinal system Osmotic diarrhea Caused by the p...

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Exam 3: NUR242/ NUR 242 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION S/S of obstruction in small and large bowel Answer: SBO: Upper gastric distention, N/V may contain fecal matter, severe electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis; LBO: Intermittent lower abdominal pain and cramping, lower abdominal distention, minimal to no vomiting, no fluid or electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis Obstipation or ribbon-li...

Urinary catheterization is prescribed for a postoperative female client who has been unable to void for 8 hours. The nurse inserts the catheter, but no urine is seen in the tubing. Which action will the nurse take next? A. Clamp the catheter and recheck it in 60 minutes. B. Pull the catheter back 3 inches and redirect upward. C. Leave the catheter in place and reattempt with another catheter. D. Notify the health care provider of a possible obstruction. - Correct Answer: C It is likely th...

GASTROINTESTINAL , HEPATOBILIARY & PANCREATIC SYSTEMS FUNCTION, ASSESSMENT & THERAPEUTIC MEASURES EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION 2023 Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is inspecting a patient’s oral cavity and notices reddened areas on the gums, several teeth with ca...

HESI RN Exit Exam 2022 (Answered) Verified Solution The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary respo...

PHARMACOLOGY RN HESI EXIT VERSION 1 (V1) TEST-BANK Next Generation Format ALL 100% CORRECT – GUARANTEED A++ The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure f...

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The nurse performs a detailed assessment of the abdomen of a client with a possible bowel obstruction, knowing that a manifestation of an obstruction in the large intestine is (Select all that apply) (There are 2 correct answers) A. a largely distended abdomen. B. diarrhea that is loose or liquid. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. D. profuse vomiting that relieves abdominal pain. : A. a largely distended abdomen. C. persistent, colicky abdominal pain. Rationale: Persistent, colic...

Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....