NURS 6560 iHuman Week 3. (ASSURED A)
Primary Diagnosis: Esophageal Varices
Status/Condition: Fair
Code Status: Full
Allergies: NKA
Admit to Unit: TCU
Activity Level: Up with assist
Diet: NPO
IVF: NaCl 150mL/hr
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NURS 6560 iHuman Week 3. (ASSURED A)
Primary Diagnosis: Esophageal Varices
Status/Condition: Fair
Code Status: Full
Allergies: NKA
Admit to Unit: TCU
Activity Level: Up with assist
Diet: NPO
IVF: NaCl 150mL/hr
Critical Drips: None needed
Respiratory: 2L O2 NC
Medications: Ceftriaxone 1g IV daily; octreotide 20mcg BOLUS followed by infusion 25mcg/
hr; thiamin/ folid acid/ b6 infusion “banana bag”
PRN: Ativan 2-4mg IV if CIWA >8; Zofran 4mg IV q6hrs
Nursing Orders: Vital signs per unit routine; assist pt with all ambulation; complete CIWA and
follow protocol; place NG tube to low wall suction if still vomiting
Notify provider for: SBP <90 or >150; DBP <60 or >90; MAP <65; O2 <90 with 2L O2; CIWA
>8; active bleeding/ hemorrhage; increase in vomiting; bloody stools; respiratory distress;
cardiac arrest; acute change in mental status; any critically reported labs
Follow Up Lab tests : H&H in 2hrs; repeat CBC, CMP in AM; type and screen
Diagnostic testing: Endoscopy: possible TIPS procedure, establish severity of bleeding; echo
due to fluid retention 2/2 possible cirrhosis; EKG: possible demand ischemia; abdominal US: r/o
portal vein thrombosis
Consults: GI: bleeding esophageal varices/ cirrhosis; surgery: possible TIPS procedure or other
surgical measure for esophageal varices
In future: nephrology if BUN/ Cr does not improve with pt stability; social work: ETOH abuse
resources once stable
Patient Education and Health Promotion: Given this patient’s history, he should get a
colonoscopy for colon cancer prevention. Follow up EGDs may be necessary. He should be
educated on alcohol abuse and given community resources to aid in recovery. He should remain
up to date on all vaccinations.
Discharge planning and required follow-up care: Patient will need strict follow up with PCP
and GI physician after discharge. ETOH abstinence will be vital to his survival and rehabilitation
is strongly encouraged. He should refrain from other abuse such as tobacco or recreational drugs.
He should return to hospital if bleeding/symptoms occur again, if he has rectal bleeding, severe
abdominal pain, intractable vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or fever uncontrolled at
home.
References
Bajaj, J., & Sanyal, A. (2019). Methods to achieve hemostasis in patients with acute variceal
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