Rheumatic fever

Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Marfan syndrome

Monitor urinary output hourly and report urine output less than 50 mL/hour

Administer 200 mL bolus of normal saline

Confirm arterial blood pressure with a non-invasive blood pressure measurement

Start furosemide infusion to reduce cardiac output and help increase PVR

Position head of the bed to low-Fowler's

Apply an abdominal pad over the area

Assess the client's bowel sounds

Cover the area with sterile saline soaked gauze

Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative

Psyllium should be taken with small sips of water

Histamine H2 receptor antagonist

Proton pump inhibitor 

Discontinue aspirin 

Misoprostol

Complete blood count (CBC) with platelets

Serum albumin levels

"I can be referred to the dietitian to discuss dietary modifications"

"I will need to adhere to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss"

It is contraindicated in pregnancy because it induces uterine contractions

It can be used as a co-therapy with NSAIDs to decrease ulcer risk and GI complications

Its use is limited to the prevention of NSAID-induced gastroduodenal ulcers

The most frequent side effects of misoprostol are not dose-dependent

"Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder like ulcerative colitis"

"Crohn's disease can still reoccur even after therapy"

"Crohn's disease only affects the colon and the rectum"

"I am at an increased risk for the development of intestinal cancer"

Osmotic laxatives cause electrolyte imbalances

Stool softeners absorb water and increase fecal mass

Stimulants absorb water and increase fecal mass

Bulk-forming agent increase intestinal peristalsis