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Which intervention is crucial for managing anxiety in patients with gastritis?
Which intervention is crucial for managing anxiety in patients with gastritis?
What is the recommended minimum daily fluid intake for patients with peptic ulcers?
What is the recommended minimum daily fluid intake for patients with peptic ulcers?
Which of the following is NOT a part of pre-surgery care for appendicitis?
Which of the following is NOT a part of pre-surgery care for appendicitis?
What position should be maintained for a patient recovering from intestinal obstruction post-surgery?
What position should be maintained for a patient recovering from intestinal obstruction post-surgery?
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Which monitoring practice is crucial for managing patients not requiring surgery with a nasogastric tube (NGT)?
Which monitoring practice is crucial for managing patients not requiring surgery with a nasogastric tube (NGT)?
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What is a critical dietary consideration for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
What is a critical dietary consideration for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
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Which factor is essential for administering medication in a patient with peptic ulcers?
Which factor is essential for administering medication in a patient with peptic ulcers?
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Which condition requires careful monitoring of electrolyte levels in the context of peptic ulcer care?
Which condition requires careful monitoring of electrolyte levels in the context of peptic ulcer care?
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What should be done if a patient with intestinal obstruction shows discrepancies in intake and output?
What should be done if a patient with intestinal obstruction shows discrepancies in intake and output?
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What is one of the key advantages of early ambulation in post-surgery patients with intestinal obstruction?
What is one of the key advantages of early ambulation in post-surgery patients with intestinal obstruction?
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What is the primary aim for daily weight gain during parenteral nutrition?
What is the primary aim for daily weight gain during parenteral nutrition?
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What symptom is NOT typically associated with hemorrhoids?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with hemorrhoids?
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Which of the following interventions is most effective for preventing skin breakdown in patients with hemorrhoids?
Which of the following interventions is most effective for preventing skin breakdown in patients with hemorrhoids?
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On monitoring serum electrolytes daily, which of the following electrolyte imbalances should be a primary concern for a patient with potential obstruction?
On monitoring serum electrolytes daily, which of the following electrolyte imbalances should be a primary concern for a patient with potential obstruction?
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What is a primary focus for managing patient anxiety related to hemorrhoids?
What is a primary focus for managing patient anxiety related to hemorrhoids?
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Which of the following is a sign that may indicate perforation in a patient with hemorrhoids?
Which of the following is a sign that may indicate perforation in a patient with hemorrhoids?
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What dietary intervention is recommended for the management of hemorrhoids?
What dietary intervention is recommended for the management of hemorrhoids?
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Which of the following complications is associated with monitoring for signs of toxic megacolon?
Which of the following complications is associated with monitoring for signs of toxic megacolon?
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What is an essential component of home care for patients with hemorrhoids?
What is an essential component of home care for patients with hemorrhoids?
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In a patient on parenteral nutrition, how often should blood glucose levels be monitored?
In a patient on parenteral nutrition, how often should blood glucose levels be monitored?
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Study Notes
Gastritis Nursing Management
- Reduce patient anxiety.
- Encourage a nutritious diet.
- Initial NPO (nothing by mouth) with IV fluids until symptoms improve.
- Gradually progress diet from ice chips to clear liquids to solids.
- Monitor fluid intake and output carefully.
- Advise avoiding caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and smoking.
Peptic Ulcer Nursing Management
- Monitor daily fluid intake and output for signs of dehydration.
- Maintain a minimum daily fluid intake of 1.5 liters (0.5 mL/kg/h minimum output).
- Monitor electrolyte levels.
- Advise avoiding irritating foods and beverages.
- Ensure correct medication use.
- Support patient self-management at home.
Appendicitis Nursing Management
- Administer intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and analgesia.
- Use a nasogastric tube (NGT) if needed.
- Avoid enemas as they might cause perforation.
Intestinal Obstruction Nursing Management
- Place the patient in a high-Fowler position, and encourage deep breathing.
- Promote frequent use of an incentive spirometer, at least every 2 hours while awake.
- Offer oral fluids as tolerated.
- Provide food as desired and tolerated.
- Administer morphine sulfate as needed for pain.
- Monitor urine output.
- Encourage early ambulation.
- Avoid heavy lifting.
Nursing Management (Conditions Not Requiring Surgery)
- Ensure proper functioning of the nasogastric tube (NGT).
- Assess and measure NGT output.
- Evaluate for fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Monitor nutritional status.
- Assess for improvement by evaluating bowel sounds, abdominal distention, pain/tenderness, and passage of flatus/stool.
- Address discrepancies in intake/output, worsening pain, abdominal distention, and increasing NGT output.
- Prepare for surgical referral if condition doesn't improve.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Nursing Interventions
- Maintain a nutritious diet and record intake and output (I&O) and daily weight.
- Use parenteral nutrition as needed and record I&O and daily weight.
- Aim for 0.5 kg daily weight gain.
- Monitor blood glucose every 6 hours.
- If tolerated, consume small, frequent meals high in protein and low in fat and residue.
- Reduce activity to conserve energy.
- Encourage rest.
- Manage patient anxiety.
Hemorrhoids Nursing Interventions
- Enhance coping skills.
- Prevent skin breakdown.
- Monitor and manage potential complications.
- Monitor serum electrolyte levels daily.
- Watch for signs of perforation (increased abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, vomiting, hypotension).
- Monitor for obstruction and toxic megacolon (abdominal distention, decreased/absent bowel sounds, mental status changes, fever, tachycardia, hypotension, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances).
- Support patient self-management at home.
Hemorrhoids - General Information
- Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the anal canal.
- Symptoms include rectal bleeding, anal pain, itching, fullness, and soiling.
- Management includes hygiene, avoiding straining, a high-fiber diet, increased fluids, warm compresses, sitz baths, ointments/suppositories, bed rest, rubber-band ligation, Nd:YAG laser, or hemorrhoidectomy.
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This quiz focuses on the nursing management strategies for various gastrointestinal conditions including gastritis, peptic ulcers, appendicitis, and intestinal obstruction. Test your knowledge on patient care techniques, dietary recommendations, and monitoring protocols. Ideal for nursing students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of GI nursing care.
