CCRN Nursing Exam Prep - Adult Critical Care

Category - Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse Test Prep

A 54 year old woman has been admitted with a diagnosis of sepsis. What would be the first signs and symptoms that the patient may have a gastrointestinal bleed?
  1. Blood in feces
  2. Weakness and fatigue
  3. Abdominal pain and discomfort
  4. Weight loss and anorexia
Explanation
Answer: A - The first indicator that a patient has a gastrointestinal bleed is the presence of blood in the feces or emesis. Black, tarry stool, also called Melena, is indicative of a upper gastrointestinal disease that cause bleeding.
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