Gastrointestinal Bleeding Nursing Diagnosis

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flows from the gastrointestinal tract. The primary causes of GI bleeding are ulcers, tumors, and diverticular disease.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Nursing Diagnosis

1 The nursing diagnosis Gastrointestinal Bleeding means hemorrhage from the gastrointestinal tract.

Gastrointestinal bleeding is a serious medical condition that can be life-threatening. It occurs when blood flows out of the gastrointestinal tract, usually from a tear in a blood vessel or as a result of ulcers. The following conditions may cause gastrointestinal bleeding:

• Peptic ulcer disease
• Diverticular disease (also known as diverticulitis)
• Crohn’s Disease
• Colon cancer

Once you have determined which patient has Gastrointestinal Bleeding, you will need to know what caused it and how to treat it. If your patient’s suffering from an upper GI bleed like from high blood pressure or an ulcer, then you should give them something called an anticoagulant that helps reduce their risk for further bleeding by decreasing platelet aggregation. But if they’re having trouble with their lower GI tract such as with Crohn’s Disease or Diverticulitis then we want to avoid giving those types of medications because they can cause more harm than good since they inhibit clotting even more which makes matters worse!

2 Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur as upper gastrointestinal bleeding or lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur as upper gastrointestinal bleeding or lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Upper GI bleeds are more serious than lower GI bleeds because they drain directly into the abdomen and can cause abdominal distention and shock. Lower GI bleeds are slower to develop, but when they do, they can be equally dangerous due to their effects on blood pressure and fluid volume in the body.

3 Upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when there’s bleeding above the ligament of Treitz in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when there’s bleeding above the ligament of Treitz in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is more serious than lower GI bleeds because they drain directly into the abdomen and can cause abdominal distention and shock.

4 Lower gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when there is hemorrhage below the ligament of Treitz in the colon, rectum, anus, or small intestine.

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when there is hemorrhage below the ligament of Treitz in the colon, rectum, anus, or small intestine. It is more common than upper gastrointestinal bleeding and often has a more rapid onset. The cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding may be diverticulitis (diverticulosis), colitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), cancer from the stomach or nearby organs such as the pancreas and liver.

Lower GI bleeds can also occur due to trauma to these organs such as during colonoscopy procedures. When left untreated it can result in shock and death if not treated right away by surgery or endoscopic treatment methods like stent placement followed by medications such as blood thinners

5 Upper GI bleeds are more serious than lower GI bleeds because they drain directly into the abdomen and can cause abdominal distention and shock.

It is important to remember that upper GI bleeds are more serious than lower GI bleeds because they drain directly into the abdomen, causing abdominal distention and shock.

6 When an upper GI bleed occurs there is a greater loss of blood and higher mortality rate compared with lower GI bleeds.

• When an upper GI bleed occurs there is a greater loss of blood and higher mortality rate compared with lower GI bleeds.
• Bleeding from the upper GI tract is more serious than bleeding from the lower GI tract, because it can cause shock and be life-threatening.
• An upper GI bleed may also become infected because some of the bacteria in your mouth and stomach can enter your bloodstream through the damaged lining of your gastrointestinal tract.

7 Gastrointestinal bleeding can be fatal if it isn’t treated right away.

Gastrointestinal bleeding can be fatal if it isn’t treated right away. Gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by a number of conditions, including ulcers, polyps, cancers and diverticulitis. If you think someone has gastrointestinal bleeding, immediately call 911.

The patient will likely have a drop in blood pressure and may become very pale or sweaty; the patient may also feel dizzy or nauseous due to anemia (low red blood cells). If the patient does not receive immediate medical treatment for their condition they could die.

Closing

Gastrointestinal bleeding is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. If left untreated, it can lead to death or long-term complications such as anemia or kidney failure. When you see a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding, it’s important to assess their vital signs and perform a thorough physical exam including looking for signs of shock (low blood pressure), abdominal distention (swelling around the belly) or pain in their abdomen which may indicate that there’s internal bleeding going on inside their body. You should also check for any signs of dehydration so that they don’t get dehydrated while waiting for treatment!