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1. Case Study: GI Bleed

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   Thank you so much for your guidance! I had this problem with my last case study because I think too broad and I missed such a simple nursing diagnosis. Would it be too much to ask if after I write my case study that I send it to you just as guidanc...

2. Case Study: GI Bleed

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   Cirrhosis of the liver?

3. Case Study: GI Bleed

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   Fluid volume deficit because of decreased venous filling, dry mucous membranes, tachycardia and changes in mental status (anxiety). My next diagnosis would be acute pain and then risk for shock? Or should I just stick with risk for fluid volume def...

4. Case Study: GI Bleed

   kathrynn815 replied to kathrynn815's topic in Student Assist

   I am using risk for shock as my nursing diagnosis because of his blood loss, anxiety, tachycardia, and tachypnea. His temp will also continue to rise and will need to be monitored. Alcohol also acts as a blood thinner on the body and if he is takin...

5. Case Study: GI Bleed

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   NANDA nursing diagnosis

6. Case Study: GI Bleed

   kathrynn815 replied to kathrynn815's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you! I am in my second semester of Nursing school and this is for MedSurg. I was thinking about risk for shock due to sudden blood loss and that PUD should be investigated as the underlying cause for the bleed? This is all of the info I was gi...

7. Case Study: GI Bleed

   kathrynn815 replied to kathrynn815's topic in Student Assist

   What about risk for shock due to sudden blood loss and that PUD should be investigated as the underlying cause for the bleed? This is all of the info I was given for the case study, no labs or anything.

8. Case Study: GI Bleed

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   Mr. S, a 50 year old man, has been admitted to the Medical Surgical unit with a diagnosis of GI Bleed. He drove himself to the Emergency Department (ED) after vomiting bright red blood twice within 6 hours. He arrives on the unit alert and oriente...