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Intestinal Obstruction: Definition, Causes, and Treatment

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What is the primary focus of nursing intervention 3?

Providing pain management through medication and positioning (correct)
Monitoring for signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Monitoring and documenting abdominal pain and bowel sounds
Assisting with bowel decompression through nasogastric tube insertion

What is the purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube in nursing intervention 7?

To monitor bowel sounds and abdominal distension
To administer medication and fluids
To remove gastric contents and relieve pressure in the intestines (correct)
To promote bowel movement and prevent complications

Which nursing intervention is focused on maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance?

Implementing measures to relieve nausea and vomiting
Providing nutritional support through enteral or parenteral feeding
Monitoring and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance through IV fluids (correct)
Assisting with ambulation and positioning to promote bowel movement

What is the primary goal of nursing intervention 11?

To monitor for complications such as infection, perforation, or bowel ischemia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering antiemetic medications in nursing intervention 6?

To relieve nausea and vomiting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention involves providing nutritional support through enteral or parenteral feeding?

Providing nutritional support through enteral or parenteral feeding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting the patient's abdominal pain, distension, and bowel sounds?

To assess the patient's condition and identify any changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of nursing intervention 2?

Assessing and documenting the patient's abdominal pain, distension, and bowel sounds (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assisting with ambulation and positioning in nursing intervention 10?

To promote bowel movement and prevent complications such as deep vein thrombosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing intervention 1?

To monitor for signs of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and infection (B) Signup and view all the answers