HESI Med Surg Study Guide - Hematemesis Information Nursing Processes Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (University of Rhode Island)

HESI Med Surg Study Guide - Hematemesis Information Nursing Processes Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (University of Rhode Island). DOWNLOAD on www.hackedexams.com INSTANTLY.  Hematemesis (vomiting blood) – typically upper GI bleed a. What to assess? i. Remember ABC’s (pt having diff breathing?), check vital signs first* ii. Assess stool (blood present? – if so, what color. Dark red = upper GI bleed, usually more serious) iii. Check if they are on iron supplements iv. Worried about h...