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NUR 336 FINAL STUDY GUIDE, (Latest 2021) Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A Gastro-Intestinal (10) • Cancer markers: CEA (colorectal cancer), CA-19 (pancreatic cancer) • Hypothalamus: con... trols appetite • Abdominal assessment o Inspection (size,scars, distention) o Light Palpitation (pain, nausea, rigidity, guarding, ascites) o Percussion o Auscultation (assess 1-2 minutes each quadrant) ▪ Active vs. absent ▪ Hyperactive (borborygmi) vs. hypoactive ▪ Bruits (bell of stethoscope) ▪ Friction rub (enlarged liver, inflamed peritoneum, tumors) General GI issues • Abdominal pain o Assess and find cause, alteration in comfort ▪ Interventions: meds, NPO (diet change), N/G tubes to suction • Nausea/Vomiting o Physical assessment: weakness, pallor, perspiration, increased heart rate and respirations o Assess cause (diet, meds, etc.)▪ Complications: fluid/electrolyte volume deficit, alterationsin nutrition ▪ Interventions: NPO, bland foods, fluids, treat the cause, slowly give foods [Show More]

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