Adn 213 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When examining a patient's mouth, the nurse notes white curd-like lesions surrounded by erythematous mucosa. Which condition does the nurse suspect? a) Cheilitis b) Glossitis c) Candidiasis d) Leukoplakia - correct answer c) Candidiasis Candidiasis manifests as white curd-like lesions that are surrounded by erythematous lesions in the mouth. Cheilitis is inflammation of the lips with fissuring, scaling, and crusting. Glossitis manifests as a reddened, ulcerated, swollen tongue. Leukopl...

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Assessment & Reasoning GI System Peggy Scott, 48 years old Suggested GI/GU Nursing Assessment Skills to Be Demonstrated: GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes) • Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended) • Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution • Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias • Symmetry (relaxed, supine position) • Abdominal movement during breathing • Aor...

Case ADN 213: Assessment & Reasoning GI System Peggy Scott, 48 years old (latest complete solution) GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes)  Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended)  Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution  Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias  Symmetry (...

When examining a patient's mouth, the nurse notes white curd-like lesions surrounded by erythematous mucosa. Which condition does the nurse suspect? a) Cheilitis b) Glossitis c) Candidiasis d) Leukoplakia - correct answer c) Candidiasis Candidiasis manifests as white curd-like lesions that are surrounded by erythematous lesions in the mouth. Cheilitis is inflammation of the lips with fissuring, scaling, and crusting. Glossitis manifests as a reddened, ulcerated, swollen tongue. Leukopl...

Assessment & Reasoning GI System Peggy Scott, 48 years old Suggested GI/GU Nursing Assessment Skills to Be Demonstrated: GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes) • Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended) • Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution • Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias • Symmetry (relaxed, supine position) • Abdominal movement during ...

ADN 213: Assessment & Reasoning GI System Peggy Scott, 48 years old (latest complete solution)

GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes)  Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended)  Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution  Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias  Symmetry (relaxed, supine position)  Abdominal movement during breathing  Aortic pulsations Auscultation: (completed before palpation/percussion to not alter bowel sounds)  Bowel sounds ...

Assessment & Reasoning GI System Peggy Scott, 48 years old Suggested GI/GU Nursing Assessment Skills to Be Demonstrated: GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes) • Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended) • Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution • Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias • Symmetry (relaxed, supine position) • Abdominal movement during breathing • Aor...

GI/GU: Inspection: skin (coloration, vascularity, striae, scars, lesions, rashes)  Contour from 2 angles – (flat, rounded, scaphoid, protuberant/distended)  Note symmetry, color, veins, lesions, scars, hair distribution  Umbilicus – contour; Note: inguineal or umbilical hernias  Symmetry (relaxed, supine position)  Abdominal movement during breathing  Aortic pulsations Auscultation: (completed before palpation/percussion to not alter bowel sounds)  Bowel sounds ...