Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach:
A common GI problem
Acute:
`rapid onset of symptoms usually caused by dietary indiscretion.
`Other causes include medications, alcohol, bile reflux, and radiation therapy.
`Ingestion of strong acid or alkali may cause serious complications.
Chronic:
`prolonged inflammation due to benign or malignant ulcers of the stomach or by Helicobacter pylori.
`May also be associated with some autoimmune diseases, dietary factors, medications, alcohol, smoking, or chronic reflux of pancreatic secretions or bile.

The client's behavior to escalate


A client with depression has not responded to a tricyclic antidepressant and outpatient electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The health care provider prescribes selegiline (Eldepryl), and the nurse teaches the client about food to be avoided while taking this medication. Which foods identified by the client allow the nurse to conclude that the instructions have been understood? Select all that apply.