Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Ed., Ignatavicius & Workman, 2015 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Appendicitis Assessment
- Obstruction of Appendix
- Periumbilical Pain
- RLQ Pain
- Nausea/Vomiting/Anorexia
- Increased White Blood Cells
- Rebound Tenderness
- Fever
- Peritonitis
- Sepsis
Appendicitis Interventions
- Appendectomy
- Antibiotics
- IV Fluids
- No Enema or Laxative
- Semi-Fowler's Position
- Nasogastric Tube
- Diet as Tolerated
- Pain Management
- Early Ambulation
Gastroenteritis
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Food Intolerances
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- GI Distress
- Bloody Stool
- Oral Rehydration
- Self-Limiting
- Prevention
Ulcerative Colitis Assessment
- Cramping Abdominal Pain
- Tenesmus
- Bloody Diarrhea
- Up to 10-20 / Day
- Fever
- Hemorrhage
Ileostomy Care
- Antibiotics
- Monitor Skin Breakdown
- Drains Continuously
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Low Fiber Diet
Crohn's Disease Assessment
- Diarrhea
- 5-6 per day
- Cramping Abdominal Pain
- Fever
- Weight Loss
- Malabsorption
- Anemia
- Obstruction
- Fistulas
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Assessment
- Outpouching
- Inflamed Diverticula
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Distention
- Flatulence
- Fever
- Rectal Bleeding
- Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
- Peritonitis
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Interventions
- High Fiber Diet
- Reduce Intra-abdominal Pressure
- Stool Softeners
- Exercise
- Anticholinergics
- Antibiotics
- Bowel Resection
Celiac Disease
- Intestinal Mucosa Damage
- Ingestion Wheat, Barley, Rye
- GI Distress
- Steatorrhea
- Weight Loss
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Gluten-free Diet
- Screening