Achalasia surgery ii - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Achalasia ( Surgery II )

Therapeutic Procedures Achalasia - occurs when nerves of the esophagus do not function properly, resulting in problems swallowing and passing food thru the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -Sx is only done if pt has no relief from meds or EGD procedures -Sx is a MYOTOMY (open sx or laparoscopic), surgery consists of circular muscle fibers of the LES that are divided. -Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy is the "most popular" and used "most frequent." Has less morbidity, complications, and ...

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CGRN (Core Curriculum) Latest Version Graded A+ Therapeutic Procedures Achalasia occurs when nerves of the esophagus do not function properly, resulting in problems swallowing and passing food thru the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -Sx is only done if pt has no relief from meds or EGD procedures -Sx is a MYOTOMY (open sx or laparoscopic), surgery consists of circular muscle fibers of the LES that are divided. -Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy is the "most popular" and used "most frequent."...

Christensen: Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 03: Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that a. using Burow’s solution helps promote healing. b. rubbing the skin briskly decreases pruritus. c. allowing 20 to 60 minutes to complete the ...

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NURS 6560 WEEK 6 MIDTERM EXAM FALL QTR. (ACCURATE & COMPLETE) Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The AGACNP consi...

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2023 GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+) (GUARANTEED A++) BEST VERSION CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING 1. Nurse Berlinda is assigned to a 41-year-old client who has a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. The nurse reviews the laboratory result, anticipating a laboratory report that indicates a serum amylase level of: a. 45 units/L b. 100 units/L c. 300 units/L d. 500 units/L 2. A male client who is recovering from surgery has been advanced from a clearliquid diet to ...

2023 GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+) (GUARANTEED A++) BEST VERSION CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING 1. Nurse Berlinda is assigned to a 41-year-old client who has a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. The nurse reviews the laboratory result, anticipating a laboratory report that indicates a serum amylase level of: a. 45 units/L b. 100 units/L c. 300 units/L d. 500 units/L 2. A male client who is recovering from surgery has been advanced from a clearliquid diet to ...