Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management Guidelines

It fails to reliably provide useful data to guide management and is associated with unnecessary patient discomfort and potential complications. (correct)

It can lead to further exacerbation of the bleeding episode.

It is not effective in identifying the source of the bleeding.

It is an invasive procedure that carries a high risk of patient mortality.

To monitor for any changes in cardiac activity that may occur during the bleeding episode.

To assess the patient's overall cardiovascular health and risk of complications.

To identify any underlying cardiac conditions that may be contributing to the bleeding episode.

Patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and coronary disease may develop an acute coronary syndrome that presents with atypical symptoms, such as nausea and abdominal discomfort. (correct)

It is 90% specific for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (correct)

It is a poor indicator of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and should not be used to guide management.

It is 90% sensitive for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

It can be used to rule out upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

<p>Transfusion should be initiated when the hemoglobin level is less than 8 g/dL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Octreotide and antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergent transfusion of untyped packed red blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers