Sometimes a serious postoperative condition called __________occurs in which the intestines are paralyzed and, thus, peristalsis is absent
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Paralytic ileus
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A patient is admitted to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. Which organ has the ability to eject 500 mL of blood in a response to hemorrhage?
A) Pancreas B) Small intestine C) Liver D) Stomach
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a gastrointestinal tube in place. Which of the following are indications for gastrointestinal intubation? Select all that apply
A) To remove gas from the stomach B) To administer clotting factors to treat a GI bleed C) To remove toxins from the stomach D) To open sphincters that are closed E) To diagnose GI motility disorders
A woman asks her doctor what she can do before she begins trying to get pregnant to help her baby, since she is prone to anemia. The doctor correctly advises her to:
1. Get pregnant, then begin on extra iron. 2. Add more carbohydrates to her diet. 3. Begin taking folic acid supplements daily. 4. Have a hemoglobin baseline done now so her progress can be followed.
The nurse understands that—compared with a mature woman—the pregnant adolescent is at greater risk for:
a. Thrombophlebitis b. Excessive weight gain c. Respiratory tract infection d. Pregnancy-induced hypertension