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Case Analysis Medicine Nursing
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
WEEK #1
PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
He has been taking 400 mg ibuprofen almost daily for knee pain for the last 18 months. He injured his
right knee in a car accident 15 years ago. He also takes daily doses of 81 mg aspirin “for his heart,”
although this has not been prescribed. He does not take any other prescribed or OTC medications.
The patient smokes 11⁄2 packs of cigarettes every day and has done so for 5 years since his wife passed
away. He does not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. The patient is allergic to meperidine and develops
a skin rash when he is treated with it.
He admits to feeling “stressed out” as he recently lost his job of 20 years as an insurance salesman and
has had difficulty finding another. Furthermore, his unemployment compensation recently lapsed.
M.S. has been feeling a bit tired lately. He was diagnosed with HTN (stage 1) three years ago and has
been managing his elevated BP with diet and regular workouts at the gym. His younger brother also
has HTN and both his parents suffered acute MI at a young age. M.S. has a history of gallstones and
laparoscopic removal of his gallbladder six years ago. He also has a history of migraine headaches.
Endoscopy Results
• Normal appearing esophagus
• 1-cm gastric ulcer w/evidence of recent bleeding but no signs of acute hemorrhage in the ulcer crater
• Rapid urease test negative
Doctor’s Order
9/18/21 - Admit patient under the service of Dr. O.
- Secure consent
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SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
- DAT
- V/S q 40
- IVF : D5 LR x 80
- Labs: CBC pt ct., Urinalysis Fealysis, Serum Electrolytes Na,K,BUN,Crea, ALT AST, Total Bili
Serum Amylase, Hpylori test
- ECG,
- Medications:
- Maalox 10 – 20 ml taken 20 minutes to one hour pc and HS prn for epigastric pain
- Ranitidine 150 mg 1 tab q6o
- Omeprazole 40mg. I tab OD
-Bed rest
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SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
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SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
DRUG STUDY
DRUG NAME SPECIFIC MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
ACTION ACTION
Generic Name: Antacid This medication has the For Renal insufficiency Immune system disorders: Preparation:
Aluminum Adsorbent power of the relief/sympto Severe abdominal pain hypersensitivity reactions 1. Check doctor’s order for dosage.
hydroxide + Saline combination of matic relief of Possibility of bowel GI disorders: diarrhea, 2. Make sure the container is stored at
magnesium Cathartic Aluminum hydroxide hyperacidity obstructions constipation (uncommon) temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
hydroxide GIT and Magnesium Can also be Hypersensitivity to Metabolic: 3. Once container is unsealed or open,
Regulators hydroxide. Both used as active substances Hypermagnesemia (very check the date when opened and
Brand Name: components are antacid Severely debilitated rare); hyperaluminemia make sure it is still within 28 days of
Maalox inorganic salts that are therapy for patients or in those (frequency not known); opening.
utilized as antacids and gastric and suffering from kidney Hypophosphatemia 4. Make sure to shake the oral
10 – 20 ml taken are called basic duodenal failure Used in caution with suspension well prior to measuring
20 minutes to one compounds. ulcer, dehydrated or fluid the dosage.
hour pc and HS gastritis, and restriction 5. Place medicine cup on flat surface
prn for epigastric The Al(OH)3 acts by heartburn and measure suspension on eye level.
pain neutralizing the Administration:
hydrochloric acid in 1. Provide 20 minutes to 1 hour after
gastric secretions by meals and at bedtime, or as required.
inhibiting pepsin, which 2. Prepare water or milk as it can be
is a proteolytic enzyme. taken with such, if required. This
Mg(OH)3 acts by helps ensure passage of medication to
reducing stomach acid as stomach.
well, and increases water Assessment:
in the intestines, 1. Assess for possible hypersensitivity to
inducing bowel medication.
movements. 2. Assess vital signs and physical
examination to establish baseline
data.
3. Monitor intake and output. Noting
signs of diarrhea or constipation.
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
BLOOD CHEMISTRY
ELECTROLYTE METABOLIC PANEL NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
TEST VALUE NORMAL RANGE INTERPRETATION Pre-test:
Calcium 4.00mmol/day 2.50-7.50mmol/day NORMAL 1. Check doctor’s orders for verification.
Potassium 5.0mEq/L 3.5-5.3mEq/L NORMAL 2. Explain to the client the procedure to be done and answer all questions as
Sodium 136mEq/L 135-145mEq/L NORMAL possible.
KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST 3. Explain what to expect with the procedure, how long it will take and what
Blood Urea Nitrogen 12mg/dL 7-18mg/dL NORMAL are the necessary preparations to be done.
Creatinine 0.80mg/dL 0.74-1.35mg/dL NORMAL 4. Advice the client to avoid food and liquids for about 8 hours until the test
will be done.
5. Monitor vital signs to establish baseline data.
6. Advice not to do unnecessary movements as blood is being drawn.
Posttest:
1. Monitor puncture site.
2. Apply pressure after procedure is done.
Assessment:
1. Monitor intake and output.
2. Assess skin turgor to detect hydration.
Patient Education:
1. Explain the results to the client.
2. Advice to continue fluid intake up to 2L, as tolerated.
3. Advice to control intake of sodium-rich foods, such as salted nuts, canned
goods, frozen breaded meats, and other fish and poultry products to control
blood pressure. Sodium affects the blood pressure via renin-angiotensin
mechanism.
4. Advice to consume more low-sodium foods such as berries, apples,
bananas, pears, grains, and beans.
5. Advice to consume calcium-rich foods in a limit, such as dairy, but instead,
patient can consume skim milk and yogurt to avoid high amounts of fat that
may affect blood pressure.
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
URINALYSIS
TEST RESULTS NORMAL VALUES INTERPRETATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Color Pale Yellow Pale yellow to amber straw NORMAL Pre-test:
Specific Gravity 1.011 1.010-1.020 NORMAL 1. Explain the procedure to the client.
Osmolality 340mOsm/kg 300-900mOsm/kg NORMAL 2. Provide education that the specimen must be
pH 4.7 4.6-8.0 NORMAL collected midstream.
3. Avoid touching the insides of the cup to avoid
contamination.
4. Explain to place specimen cup on nurse’s station
afterwards.
Posttest:
1. Encourage client to wash hands after collection of
specimen.
Assessment:
1. Note color, frequency, and odor of urine sample.
Patient Education:
1. Educate patient to drink fluids as much as 2L, as
tolerated.
2. Educate to avoid holding urination.
3. Encourage to perform proper hygiene after
urination, especially on genital area.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY
TEST RESULTS INTERPRETATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
ENDOSCOPY
TEST RESULTS INTERPRETATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Endoscopy Normal appearing esophagus LEVEL OF OBTAINED BACTERIA IS Pretest:
1-cm gastric ulcer w/ evidence of recent LOW; PROGNOSIS OF PEPTIC 1. Secure an informed consent.
bleeding but no signs of acute ULCER DISEASE IS EARLY; 2. Explain the procedure to be done to
hemorrhage in the ulcer crater SUPPORTS DIAGNOSIS OF GI TRACT alleviate anxiety.
Rapid urease test negative BLEEDING 3. Ensure if patient has complied with
bowel preparation
4. Establish IV line, as ordered.
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
ACUTE PAIN
NURSING ASSESSMENT NURSING DIAGNOSIS NURSING PLAN NURSING RATIONALE EVALUATION
INTERVENTIONS
Subjective: Acute pain r/t gastric acid After 8 hours of nursing 1. Assess client’s To determine how to help After 8 hours of nursing
- “Ang sakit ng sikmura reflux secondary to peptic intervention, the client will perception of pain. and approach the client in intervention, the client is
ko, parang nasusunog ulcer disease as evidenced be able to report lessened pain seen doing the relaxation
ang pakiramdam.” As by rubbing of chest and severity of pain as seen with techniques such as the deep
verbalized stomach pain scale of 4/10. 2. Assess and palpate To determine the breathing techniques and
- “hindi na nga naiibsan abdomen. Noting association of abdominal rated pain scale as 4/10.
sa Mylanta at gatas location, intensity, and pain with situation
yung sakit,” as characteristic of pain.
verbalized
- Rated pain scale as 7/10 3. Monitor exacerbation of To provide appropriate
abdominal pain. interventions
Objective:
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
- Seen rubbing chest and 4. Assess for referred pain, To determine other
upper abdomen as possible. possibility of underlying
- Seen in distress and condition or organ
facial grimace dysfunction that requires
- Vital signs treatment.
BP – 156/98 mmHg
5. Monitor pain scale. To determine progress of
pain and therapeutic
regimen.
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
DEFICIENT KNOWLEDGE
NURSING ASSESSMENT NURSING DIAGNOSIS NURSING PLAN NURSING RATIONALE EVALUATION
INTERVENTIONS
Subjective: Deficient knowledge r/t After 4 hours of nursing 1. Assess level of To determine patient’s After 4 hours of nursing
- “hindi na nga naiibsan misinformation from intervention, the client will knowledge about pain level of understanding intervention, the client
sa Mylanta at gatas others as evidenced by be able to verbalize management and about disease process. verbalized, “Ah, ganoon
yung sakit,” as verbalization of patient interferences to learning and disease process. pala iyon ano. Sige, nurse.
verbalized seeking consultation prior to Next time hindi ko na iyon
- “Umiinom din ako ng medication. 2. Assess the level of To identify if client has any gagawin.”
ibuprofen para sa sakit client’s capabilities and S/O or caregivers that can
ng tuhod ko at aspirin possibilities of the help him assist through
para sa puso ko.” As situation. treatment
verbalized
- “nalaman ko lang iyon 3. Educate the client about To ensure that all
sa mga kumpare ko.” As proper consultation and important details are
verbalized discussed briefly
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
6. Monitor laboratory
values, especially
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
7. Collaborate with
physician.
To determine if there are
developing signs of bleeding
and may be treated right
8. Administer medications away
as ordered, such as
antacids. To lower gastric acidity and
promote perfusion in
9. Administer fluids, such stomach
as D5LR as ordered.
IV fluids help expand
intravascular volume
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICINE
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
SAMPLE CHARTING
NCM116 (CARE OF THE CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN NUTRITION & GI, METABOLISM
AND ENDOCRINE, PERCEPTION AND COORDINATION, ACUTE AND CHRONIC-RLE)
10:00AM rechecked VS, encouraged to practice relaxation techniques, demonstrated deep breathing exercises, checked
12:00 PM capability to swallow, lunch taken lightly and as tolerated, explained importance of DASH diet and avoidance of
contraindicated foods, such as dark-colored and high-protein --------------------------------------------------------------------------
2:00 PM R>”medyo naiibsan naman yung sakit, may kaunting sunog sa pakiramdam, pero ayos naman” as verbalized,
seen without facial grimace, seen slightly rubbing upper abdominal area, VS taken – T-37.3C, PR – 84 bpm, RR
– 16breaths/min, BP – 130/90mmHg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Properly endorsed---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Latest T – 37.5C
BP – 130/90mmHg------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M.A. Mendoza
BSNIII-SLSU