Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Questions and Answers

What is the focus of Chapter 18 Gastrointestinal Alterations?

Blood supply of the gastrointestinal system
History of swallowing and digestive problems
Assessment and nursing diagnoses for acute gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)
Surgical procedures related to the gastrointestinal system

Which arteries are part of the splanchnic circulation?

Pulmonary and coronary arteries
Renal and iliac arteries
Superior and inferior mesenteric and celiac arteries (correct)
Carotid and vertebral arteries

What kind of symptoms are mentioned in the GI History section?

Neurological symptoms like headache and dizziness
Respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and wheezing
Specific symptoms like fever and cough
Nonspecific symptoms like anorexia and fatigue (correct)

What is included in the GI History assessment?

Weight changes and diet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a plan of care for a patient with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding include?

Formulation of a plan of care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Chapter 18 Gastrointestinal Alterations?

Reviewing the pathophysiology, assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions for acute gastrointestinal bleeding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the GI History assessment?

Weight changes and diet (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries are part of the splanchnic circulation?

Superior and inferior mesenteric and celiac arteries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of GI Asse?

Assessment of GI symptoms and relevant history (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a plan of care for a patient with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding include?

Formulation based on review of pathophysiology, assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

GI Bleeding Assessment

Nursing assessment and diagnoses for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

Splanchnic Circulation

Blood supply to abdominal organs (superior & inferior mesenteric, celiac arteries).