Example of a gastrointestinal assessment

Q: Define Aspiration of gastric residuals, Bacterial translocation, Bolus feeding, Continuous drip…

A: Tube feeding: In simple terms, it is defined as taking liquid form of food through a flexible tube.…

Q: Name some medical conditions that affect the ability toobtain adequate nutrition as a person ages.

A: Answer- There are many nutritional deficiencies that happen in old ages. For example- Calcium…

Q: Describe three general ways in which absorption ofnutrients could be impaired.

A: Malabsorption syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to the inability of the body to absorb the…

Q: Describe the eff ects of aging on the digestive system.

A: Digestion is the process of chemical activity in food by enzymes and mechanical activity on food by…

Q: list the different diagnostic tests for liver function with their corresponding reagents, results…

A: LIVER FUNCTION TESTS- Liver function tests are blood tests that assess the liver's ability to…

Q: what is the aim and learning objectivea relevant to learn about anorexia nervosa

A: Learning objectives are the statement that after the completion of the instruction students will be…

Q: List the major causes of obesity.  Which ones are under a person's control, and which are not? no…

A: Obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome

Q: Define the following terms: Absorption Bioavailability  Disposition

A: Disclaimer: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve first three…

Q: Compare the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimianervosa.

A: An eating disorder is a condition that develops when the emotional aspect of the foods and eating…

Q: cription about jaundice. In nursing

A: Jaundice is a condition that occurs when there are high levels of bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin…

Q: Indicate where in the GI tract most of the absorption of nutrients occurs.

A: Digestion is the process by which the complex food materials are broken down into simple molecules.…

Q: Discuss the changes occurring during food processing, storage, and utilization.

A: Food processing encompasses a wide range of processes that prepare raw foods for consumption,…

Q: What counseling points you can provide to the patient for bile duct obstruction

A: Nurse counselor:   To help the patient to focus on a goal or outcome, the nurse uses the…

Q: Explain the importance of gut microbes for intestinal health ?

A: The human gastrointestinal tract is home to a complex and diverse ecosystem of microbes that play an…

Q: What leads to gastrointestinal disturbances?

A: Constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting are all frequent GI (gastrointestinal)…

Q: Discuss various ways to improve a patient’s appetite and relieve nausea

A: Nausea is the uneasiness of the stomach and the tendency to throw up the food but not every time end…

Q: How does stomach endoscopy help diagnose Peptic Ulcer disease?

A: Peptic ulcer is an open sour or a break in the covering of the internal organ that develops in the…

Q: correct regarding digestive system enzymes

A: Human beings are well equipped with mechanism for several activities like respiration, digestion,…

Q: Discuss the consequences of premature loss of primary teeth on the normal development and…

A: Deciduous teeth are the other term used for baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth. The primary…

Q: provide 5 outcomes of chronic food insecurity to include the risk factors associated with chronic…

A: Whenever a society or a state at large is unable to afford nutritionally adequate and safe foods, it…

Q: The term hepatitis is an example of an

A: Hepatitis when occur it is characterized by fever, jaundice, loss of appetite, weight loss.

Q: Bile pigments formation through the reticuloendothelial system.

A: Reticuloendothelial system is usually located in the liver

Q: what is synergism, antagonism, and potentiation of gastric ulcer

A: Gastric ulcers, which are also known as stomach ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining.…

Q: Complete the table Vitamins (and common names) Importance and reference intakes Source

A: Vitamins are substances that the body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamins are obtained from…

Q: write a sample assessment of the gastrointestinal system and document your subjective and objective…

A: It is a systemic guide based upon that the nurse provides care to the patient. This is known as the…

Q: CHANGES IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: give a 2-3 sentence description of the NORMAL function of the…

A: Digestive system is mainly responsible for digestion and absorption of food. It occurs in the…

Q: Briefly outline the digestion of carbohydrates as it moves from the mouth to the point of absorption

A: The process of digestion involves the breaking of complex food particles into smaller ones so that…

Q: Explain how ingection of food is difficult to without teeth

A: Food is the fundamental source of energy, allowing living beings to go about their daily activities…

Q: Explain how psychological, chemical, and bacterial influences affect digestion and absorption.…

A: Digestion is the process of splitting of large food particles into small food particles that can be…

Q: Indicate which signs of malnutrition are associated with slight protein deficiency, marasmus, and…

A: Slight protein deficiency It is a condition in which the patient will have a slight deficiency of…

Q: Why might a client be advised to avoid takingASA a few days before extensive oral surgery…

A: ASA is a abbreviation which is used for acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). It works as a blood thinning…

Q: Which of the gastrointestinal side effects is not usually seen with glucocorticoid use?A. Peptic…

A: Glucocorticoid - Glucocorticoid is type of steroid hormone. It is secreted by the adrenal glands of…

Q: Identify risk factors for poor nutritional status.

A: Nutrition is very important for good health and proper growth. Good nutrition provides a strong…

Q: xplain three (3) methods used for maintaining nutrition in the client that is unable to eat normally

A: When the client is unable to eat normally then there are methods given below that one should follow…

Q: Discuss the dental importance of salivary gland diseases

A: Salivary glands are located in the mouth. There are three pairs of large salivary glands. They are…

Q: Explain what normally prevents pancreatic enzymes from being activated before they reach the small…

A: Pancreatic enzymes naturally  break fats, proteins and carbohydrates present in the food. A normally…

Q: List the nursing considerations for the types of bowel diversions

A: Bowel diversion Bowel refers to small or large intestine. Bowel diversion facilitates safe removal…

Q: Gastrointestinal complications of diabetes include all, except:A. GastrorrhagiaB. DiarrhoeaC.…

A: Diabetes causes many irregularities and co-morbidities in the whole body. It causes gastroparesis,…

Q: mon digestive system condition you may encounter in the medical office?.

A: Digestive diseases: The main role of the digestive system to digest food. The digestion process is…

Q: list potential risk of a normal gastrointestinal assessment

A: Gastrointestinal assessment forms an important part of the physical examination process during the…