WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Labs/diagnostics for N/V
may not be indicated
hCG
UA
CBC
Drug tox
ECG if suspect cardiac issues
N/V treatment
gut rest
clear liquid x 24hrs then BRAT
When to refer to ED for nausea/vomiting
vomiting >24hr
N/V WITH PAIN
severe dehydration
bloody vomit
acute abdomen
neuro changes
metabolic/electrolyte imbalance
Who do you contact for food poisoning diagnosis
`health department
, Alarm symptoms for constipation
age over 50 with sudden onseet
weight loss
blood in stool
anemia
fam history of colon cancer
constipation with infrequent stools how many times / week
<3/week
Objective systems to assess for constipation
Thyroid
abdomen
rectal
vitals
weight
Diagnostics for constipation
CBC
UA
occult stool
TSH
CMP
Xray
CT
Colonoscopy