NUR 242 Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Exam 3
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Hiatal Hernia
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A condition where a part of the stomach that normally is located in the abdominal cavity protrudes through the esophageal hiatus to rest within the chest cavity
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Hiatal Hernia symptoms usually worsen after meals. These symptoms may be made worse when?
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Lying flat and may resolve with sitting up or walking.
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Hiatal Hernia patients should immediately report
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abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting, and fever 1 / 4
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Hiatal Hernia lifestyle changes may include
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elevating the head of the bed when sleeping to allow gravity to prevent acid from refluxing into the esophagus and remaining upright after meals.
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Hiatal hernia Diet should consist of
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small frequent meals instead of eating two or three larger meals a day. Avoid vigorous movement after meals.
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Hiatal hernia foods that should be avoided include
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spicy, greasy foods, onions, tomatoes and citrus fruits
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Gastritis occurs when
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the lining of the stomach known as the mucosa becomes inflamed or swollen. When the stomach mucosa becomes inflamed edema, hemorrhage and erosion of the mucosa occur. 2 / 4
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Medical treatment for Gastritis depends on the specific cause. Patients will be instructed to stop taking irritating medications such as
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ASA and NSAIDS
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Gastritis medications to decrease the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. these would include
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Antacids, H2 antagonists, and Proton pump inhibitors
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The patient with Gastritis is at risk for
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Deficient Fluid Volume A nursing priority is to access the patient's hydration status. Includes I&O, Daily Weights, &VS.
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Peptic Ulcers Disease
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are a break in the mucous lining of gastrointestinal tract from continued contact with gastric juice. This results in inflammation. Pain that is worsened by the ingestion of food.
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Ulcers in the mucosa of GI tract occur from several different causes.Duodenal ulcers are associated with a
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- Pylori infection
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Gastric ulcer pain is described as
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a dull, aching pain, often right after a meal; eating does not relieve pain and may even worsen it. Pain may also occur late at night.
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