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1. What is the most reliable method for confirming feeding tube placement?
2. What method is used when the digestive tract cannot be used for feedings,
this method bypasses the digestive tract by delivering nutrients directly to
the bloodstream?
3. Why would a patient who has just undergone GI surgery have an NG tube in
place, attached to low intermediate suction?
4. What 3 types of medication are used in patients with GERD?
5. What is the recommended diet for patients with gastritis?
6. What is the causative organism for peptic ulcers?
7. What is a life threatening complication of a person with a ruptured appendix?
8. McBurneys Point?
9. Rovsing sign?
10.What are local complications of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
11.What is the dietary treatment of constipation?
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Hemorrhage
Pain
Anorexia
Nausea and Vomiting
Distention
Bleeding and Diarrhea
Diarrhea and/or Constipation
Belching/Flatulence
Indigestion
Inflammatory Disorders of the Bowel
Infections
Viral & Bacterial Gastroenteritis
Parasitic Infection
Outcome Management
Medical Management
Nursing Management
Appendicitis
Etiology and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
McBurneys Point
Rovsing Sign
Clinical Manifestations and Potential Complications
Surgical Management: Appendectomy
Nursing Management
Pain
Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit
Risk for Infection
PeritonitisEtiology and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Medical & Nursing Outcome Management
Maintain Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Control Infection
Crohns Disease
Etiology and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Ulcerative Colitis
Etiology and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medical Management
Decrease Diarrhea & Increase Nutritional Intake
Nursing Management
Diarrhea
Altered Nutrition: less than
Pain
Surgical Management
Total colectomy
Ileorectal Anatomosis
Ileostomy
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Outcome Management
Medical/Surgical Management
Nursing Management
Eliminate H. Pylori Bacteria
Reduce Gastric Secretions
Strengthen Mucosal Barrier
Modify Diet
Prevent and Treat Complications
Hemorrhage
Obstructions
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Pain
Ineffective Management of Therapeutic Regimen
Nursing Outcome
Nursing Interventions
Nursing Evaluation
Feeding Tube Placement
Inserting Nasal Gastric Tubes
Measuring
Lubricating
Swallowing
Verifying Placement and Securing
Nursing Management
Clean and Lubricate Nares
Prevent Irritation When Taping Tube
Oral Hygiene
Stimulate Salivation
Preventing Sore Throat
Risk Factors
Mental Status
Impaired Gag and Cough Reflexes
Coughing
Tracheal Suctioning
Retching
Bed Position
Placement Verification
-Placement Aspiration of recognizable gastric contents
-Auscultation of air introduced via syringe into the tube
-Measurement of pH of fluid aspirated via syringe
-Observe for coughing, choking, or cyanosis
-Have client speak
-Observe for bubbles when end of tube is held under water
Esophageal Disorders
Dysphagia
Caused by Mechanical Obstruction
Caused by Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Caused by Neurologic Diseases
Regurgitation
Enteral Nutrition
Assessment
Indications
Neurological
Gastrointestinal
Miscellaneous
Methods of Administration
Bolus
Intermittent
Continuous
Nursing Management
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Outcome
Nursing Interventions
Nursing Evaluations
Nursing Diagnosis
Altered Nutrition: less than body requirements
Obesity
Obesity/Anorexia
Etiology and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Surgical Management- Bariatric Surgery, criteria
Medical Management-TPN, PPN, Feeding tubes
Nursing Diagnoses-Eating Disorders
Altered Nutrition: less than body requirement
Altered Nutrition: more than body requirement
Body Image Disturbance
Risk for Injury: Dysrhythmias