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Med-Surg cards on complications in the upper GI tract for nursing

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show GERD  
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show GERD  
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Gerd involves inappropriate relaxation of the LES or UES?   show
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show Dyspepsia, odynophagia, N/V. Hypersalivation is common, as well as Chronic cough.  
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The nurse knows that which of these procedures will not be performed if GERD is suspected. 24-hr ambulatory pH monitoring, EGD, bronchoscopy, or esophageal manometry?   show
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What is a priority nsg dx for a person with GERD?   show
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show False. High fiber is recommened.  
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show Try not eating or drinking two hours before bed. Try to have dinner a couple of hours earlier.  
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show Applesauce  
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show Tone decreases  
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show Delayed  
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show Yes. GI bleed and aspiration pneumonia are serious side effects of GERD.  
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show Asthma  
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What disorder is known as a malignant change in the epithelium of the esophagus r/t GERD?   show
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Which of these is not a risk factor or condition r/t PUD? H. pylori, NSAID use, hyposecretory states, or stress?   show
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show Barium enema. The other three would be performed is PUD is suspected.  
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show True  
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show Abdominal tenderness and bloating  
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Sharp midepigastric pain occuring 30 to 60 min after a meal. Gastric or Duodenal?   show
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show Gastric  
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show Duodenal  
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show Duodenal  
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show Duodenal  
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What is a potential complication of PUD? (r/t bleeding)   show
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show Decrease caffeine. Though a dec. in caffeine can help with other GI disorder, it is not specific to PUD.  
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show Yes. Admin of fluids and blood for hypovolemic state  
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show Elytes  
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Do pts with PUD need special considerations when standing up and ambulating?   show
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Partial gastrectomy with remaining segment anastomosed to the jejunum. AKA gastrojejunostomy.   show
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show Semi-Fowlers  
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Nurse does not need to notify the provider before repositioning or irrigating an NG tube. T or F?   show
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This is a complication r/t gastric surgery which causes rapid emptying of gastric contents inton SI and vasomotor symptoms.   show
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show Hypertonic  
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show Syncope, pallor, palpitations, headache  
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N/V, dizziness, tachycardia, and palpitations are early or late signs of dumping syndrome?   show
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Rapid emptying is a sign of early or late dumping syndrome?   show
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show Late. at least 90 min after meal  
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show Late. at least 90 min after a meal  
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Which position should a pt with dumping syndrome be placed in? Fowler's, high fowler's, supine, or prone?   show
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