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1. How can nurses collaborate with the interprofessional team to assess patients for complications of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

2. Show how nurses can teach adults factors that place them at risk for GI problems.
3. Show how nurses can teach patients and families about pre-test and post-test care for diagnostic GI testing to promote safety and comfort.

4. Show how nurses can implement nursing interventions to minimize the stressors for the patient undergoing GI diagnostic testing.

5. Describe nutrition and elimination changes associated with aging.
6. Explain and interpret common laboratory tests for a patient with a GI health problem.

Answer 1

¤ The best way for the nurses to establish collaboration with interprofessional team is by attending the multidisciplinary rounds to assess the patients for complications for EGD .

¤The factors which can place the adults at risk for GI problems and to be health educated on

• Lifestyle factors
• Inadequate exercise
• Poor dietary habits
• Poor eliminatory pattern
• Inadequate probiotics in the diet

¤Nurse can teach the patient and family members in regards to pre test and post test if gastrointestinal problems are

• To get informed consent
• To be nil by mouth for the required procedures like endoscopy
• To drink plenty of water in case of USG Abdomen
• To empty bowel in case if any abdominal scan or specific x ray
• After the test infirm about the follow up careless ,length if stay ,medication ,diet, etc. ,

¤The nurses can minimize the stressors in the following way

• Provide psychologcal support
• Health educate the client regarding the procedure ,benefits and harms
• Clarify all doubts
• Use visual aides ,example of similar patient to win confidence

¤The nutrition and elimination changes associated with ageing are

• Slow digestion
• High risk for vitamin deficiency
• There can be decrease in the taste sensation
• Increased risk for constipation
• Poor metabolism
• Urinary incontinence can be expected

¤The common diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal problems are

• USG abdomen pelvis to rule out changes in gastrointestinal structure
• Stool test,colonoscopy to assess the problems with colon and other major condition
• H pylori test to detect peptic ulcer
• IgA test to rule out infection autoimmune test
• Lactose tolerance test to assess the acceptance if milk and milk products