# HA | Primer- Abdomen

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Podcast: [STAT Stitch Deep Dive Podcast Beyond The Bedside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stat-stitch-deep-dive-podcast-beyond-the-bedside-7504941)
Published: 2025-10-09T21:59:22+00:00
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## Resource

This 10–15-minute primer episode of STAT Stitch Deep Dive: Beyond the Bedside is your quick, high-yield refresher on the Assessment of the Abdomen —ideal to listen to before or after reviewing your textbook or lecture notes . In this concise audio, we strip away the fluff and focus on what you must know for your next Health Assessment exam, NCLEX, or clinical check-off . You’ll review: • The pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease and GERD and how to identify their key manifestations . • The correct order of abdominal assessment—Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation—and when to stop for safety. • High-priority red flags like rebound tenderness, Murphy’s sign, and pulsating midline masses. • Critical drug interactions and patient teaching for NSAIDs, steroids, and lifestyle risks. 💡 Designed for fast learning, this short episode gives you the 20% of knowledge that delivers 80% understanding , so you can master GI assessment and retain what matters most. 🎧 Plug in before class or after studying and solidify your understanding of abdominal assessment—quick, efficient, and clinically focused. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High-Yield Abdominal Assessment — Nursing Review Assess the abdomen for GI disorders like PUD and GERD , focusing on inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. Pathophysiology: PUD —erosion of gastric/duodenal mucosa from H. pylori or NSAID use. GERD —backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus causing tissue irritation, scarring, or Barrett’s esophagus. Key Manifestations: PUD: Burning epigastric pain (worse on empty stomach), fatigue, weight loss, vomiting, or tarry stools (bleeding). GERD: Hoarseness, cough, reflux, asthma-like symptoms, or chest discomfort. A…

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