Gastrointestinal System Nursing Review: Includes Practice Nursing Questions with Rationale (Nursing School Review Series Book 1) by Curran Anna

Author:Curran, Anna [Curran, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-20T16:00:00+00:00

Endoscopy

CT scan

MRI

Treatments:

The goal is to prevent bleeding. Once bleeding occurs, the patient can develop hypovolemic shock, and death can ensue.

Medications to control hypertension

Alcohol cessation teaching

Monitor hematocrit and hemoglobin levels

Blood transfusions if necessary

Be prepared to give vasoconstriction medications if bleeding starts

IV fluids

NPO

Be prepared to take the patient to endoscopy or surgery.

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Gastritis

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach gets swollen or inflamed. This can occur suddenly, this is called acute gastritis, or if gastritis occurs slowly, it is called chronic gastritis. Chronic gastritis can last from weeks to years.

Once the stomach lining is inflamed, the lining of the stomach weakens and allows gastric acid to cause damage.

Causes:

There can be many causes of gastritis:

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