The duodenal ulcer is a break or an erosion of the duodenal mucosa
which generally results in gastrointestinal bleeding and pain. Treatment may be
medical or surgical.
NURSING INTERVENTIONS:
¨ Give psychological
support to the patient and his/her family.
¨ Teach and provide
the patient with the adequate diet, including milk.
¨ Administer
medications prescribed by the doctor on time.
¨ Monitor vital
signs of the patient: Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
¨ Pipe a vein and
hydrate the patient as ordered.
¨ Start an IV
infusion.
¨ Observe the
possible signs and symptoms such as: abdominal pain, nauseas, vomits, abdominal
bleeding, melena, and others and write them down on the patient's chart.
¨
Provide enviromental
hygiene.
¨ Administer the
correct diet with poor fat and rich in carbohydrates and vitamins.
¨ Teach the patient
to avoid alcohol ingestion.
¨ Obtain history of
use/abuse of substances known to predispone duodenal ulcer such as aspirin,
aspirin-containing drugs, steroids, alcohol.
¨ Obtain diet
history.
¨ Give sanitary
education to the patient and his/her family in relation with his/her disease
and adequate management.
¨ Try to calm the
patient to avoid stress(It is a risk factor of duodenal ulcer).
¨ If the patient is
alcoholic refer him/her to alcohol rehabilitation if indicated.