Hypovolemic Shock and GI Bleeding Nursing Interventions

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What is the primary goal of gastric lavage in GI bleeding management?

To stimulate digestive enzymes

To administer medications directly into the stomach

To remove blood and clots from the stomach (correct)

To neutralize stomach acid

Which of the following is a risk factor for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?

Low socioeconomic status

History of pneumonia

Family history of hypertension

Use of NSAIDs and glucocorticoids (correct)

What is the primary complication of gastroduodenal mucosa in duodenal ulcers?

Elevated levels of acid production (correct)

Decreased digestive enzyme production

Increased risk of bleeding

Impaired mucosal barrier

Which of the following is a key nursing intervention for managing GI bleeding?

Monitoring pulse oximetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between PUD and other diseases?

PUD is associated with COPD, cirrhosis, and CKD Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of H. pylori infections in Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?

It disrupts the mucosal barrier, making it more vulnerable to ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional management in the acute phase of gastritis?

Withhold oral intake and provide IV fluids and electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

Why is B12 insufficiency a potential complication of gastritis?

The stomach lining is unable to produce intrinsic factor Signup and view all the answers

What is a surgical intervention for extreme cases of gastritis?

Gastrojejunostomy to detour pylorus Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of medical management for bleeding in gastritis?

NG tube suction to manage bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term consequence of gastritis requiring lifelong management?

Vitamin B12 injections due to malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of anxiety reduction in gastritis management?

Reduce symptoms of anxiety in patients with gastritis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of Pyloric Stenosis in newborns?

Scarring from multiple bouts of Acute Gastritis Signup and view all the answers

What should a patient with Gastritis avoid consuming?

Caffeinated beverages Signup and view all the answers

What medication is contraindicated in pregnancy?

Misoprostol Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of GI bleeding?

Hematemesis Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored closely in a patient with GI bleeding?

Fluid volume deficit Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of GI bleeding?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers