Concept Digestion
Linking the concept of digestion with the concept of acid-base balance:
Question 1
What type of acid-base imbalance could occur in a client experiencing nausea and vomiting?
Question 2
What independent caring interventions might be implemented for a client with nausea and vomiting to prevent an acid-base imbalance?
Linking the concept of digestion with the concept of fluids and electrolytes:
Question 3
Healthy individuals are able to balance fluid intake with fluid loss. How does nausea and vomiting impact fluid balance?
Question 4
How can the nurse promote normal fluid and electrolyte balance in the client with digestive abnormalities?
Question 5
How do digestion disorders impact the nutritional status of an individual?
Question 6
What collaborative care strategies could promote healthy digestion to aid in nutritional absorption?
Question 7
Explain how collaborative care strategies, used long term, could have a negative impact on nutrition. (Hint: Medications used for GERD.)