Gastrointestinal Disorders Nursing Care Module

Which of the following is the most common gastrointestinal disorder with increasing prevalence worldwide?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Which of the following is the most common cause of noncardiac chest pains?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Which of the following is the primary cause of GERD?

Compromised defenses of the esophagus leading to reflux of acidic gastric contents

Which of the following is not a disturbance in digestion mentioned in the text?

Dumping Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a disturbance in absorption and elimination mentioned in the text?

Peptic Ulcer Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nursing care plan objective for patients with disturbances in ingestion, digestion, and absorption and elimination?

Formulate a nursing care plan in the care of patients with these disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) series or barium swallow according to the text?

To diagnose structural abnormalities of the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing responsibility for a patient undergoing Lower GI or barium enema?

Keep the patient NPO/NBM 8-12 hr prior to the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional are types of what according to the text?

Hernias Signup and view all the answers

What could be a probable cause of Fatty, frothy, foul-smelling stools as per the text?

Chronic pancreatitis Signup and view all the answers

Why would a patient need Cholangiography according to the text?

To detect issues in the bile ducts Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do before a patient undergoes a Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC) procedure?

Explain the procedure to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential gastrointestinal side effect of chronic alcoholism?

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

How does smoking affect the gastrointestinal tract?

Delays ulcer healing Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of antibiotics altering the normal flora of the GI system?

May cause diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

How can antacids and laxatives affect medication absorption?

May decrease medication absorption Signup and view all the answers

What risk factor is associated with colorectal cancer according to the text?

Family history of colorectal cancer Signup and view all the answers

How does surgery for abdominal ulcers impact a patient's postoperative course?

May require additional blood transfusions Signup and view all the answers