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What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease mentioned in the text?
What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended dietary instruction for a client with Crohn's disease?
What is the recommended dietary instruction for a client with Crohn's disease?
Which action should a nurse take following a tonic-clonic seizure?
Which action should a nurse take following a tonic-clonic seizure?
What is the best choice for managing osteoarthritis according to the text?
What is the best choice for managing osteoarthritis according to the text?
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Which symptom can indicate a bowel obstruction in Crohn's disease?
Which symptom can indicate a bowel obstruction in Crohn's disease?
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What is a key strategy to reduce stress on joints for clients with arthritis?
What is a key strategy to reduce stress on joints for clients with arthritis?
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Which medication is recommended for managing rheumatoid arthritis according to the text?
Which medication is recommended for managing rheumatoid arthritis according to the text?
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Study Notes
Complications of Postpartum Period
- Mastitis and Endometritis are potential complications during postpartum period
GI Structural Disorders
- Identify potential post-op complications in GI structural disorders
Medications for Depressive Disorders
- Adverse effects of medications for depressive disorders should be identified
Pancreatitis
- Recognize manifestations of pancreatitis to report to the provider immediately
Psychotic Disorders
- Interpret data collection findings in psychotic disorders
- Identify alterations in perception in psychotic disorders
Pulmonary Embolism
- Care for a client with A-fib and pulmonary embolism
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Manifestations of joint disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Noninflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammation and ulceration in the GI tract, including the mouth, in Crohn's disease
- Severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping that is relieved by defecation are common manifestations
- Diagnostic procedures: endoscopy, barium enema, and stool tests
- Identify foods that trigger manifestations and monitor I&O to check for dehydration
- Seek emergency care for indications of bowel obstruction, such as fever, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting
- NPO for extreme exacerbations and total parenteral nutrition may be necessary
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and lactose, and eat high-protein, high-calorie, low-fiber foods
- Rest bowel, weigh 1-2 times weekly, and consider vitamin B12 injections if necessary
Osteoarthritis & Lower Back Pain
- Balance activity with rest to manage osteoarthritis
- Heat can help with joint tenderness and muscle stiffness, but avoid high temperatures
- Use hot baths and showers, hot packs, and moist heat pads
- Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints and exercise consistently
- Aerobic and isometric exercises are okay, but massage therapy can help with pain relief
- Acetaminophen is the best choice for managing osteoarthritis
- Monitor liver function tests and risk factors, such as obesity, family history, aging, and regular exercise
Pressure Injury, Wounds, & Wound Management
- Perform wet-to-dry dressing change by cleaning the wound with gauze and normal saline
- Change gloves and soak gauze before putting a new dressing
Seizures
- Care for a client following a tonic-clonic seizure by placing them in a side-lying position
- Check vital signs, look for injuries, and perform neurological checks
- Allow the client to rest and reorient them if they are agitated or confused
- Determine if the client experienced an aura before the seizure
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Take contact precautions, practice hand hygiene, and use droplet precautions
- Encourage fluids, such as oral rehydration for infants and sports drinks for children
- Use a humidifier with cool air vapor and rest the client
- Wear a gown, mask, gloves, and goggles
Airway Management: Providing Tracheostomy Care
- Keep extra trach tubes, an obturator, oxygen source, suction catheter, and BVM at the bedside
- Provide oral care every 2 hours and trach care every 8 hours
- Use sterile suctioning supplies and apply oxygen source loosely
- Clean the stoma site and trach plate, and replace trach ties if wet or soiled
- Minimize dust in the room
GI Therapeutic Procedures: Ascending Colostomy
- If the client is permitted to eat, position them upright and tip their chin to their chest
- No more than 10 seconds during suctioning, and no more than 3 times
- Use 1-2 fingers between neck ties
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Test your knowledge on complications of the postpartum period, including mastitis, endometritis, GI structural disorders, medications for depressive disorders, pancreatitis, and psychotic disorders. Identify potential findings, adverse effects, manifestations, and data interpretation in various scenarios.
