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UGI Bleed, mechanical physical obstruction by a disorder outside the intestine or blockages in the lumen of the intestine, 86 yo female with UGI bleed Comorbidities HTN, Nonmechanical constant pain/ discomfort, 86 yo female with UGI bleed Treatments IV fluid/electrolyte replacement, intestinal contents accumulate at and above the area of obstruction distention results from the intestines lack of ability to absorb and mobilize the contents along the GI tract, 86 yo female with UGI bleed Risk factors past or recent abdominal surgery, mechanical mild abdominal pain/ cramping, physical obstruction by a disorder outside the intestine or blockages in the lumen of the intestine hernias, reduced circulatory blood volume & electrolyte imbalances sm. intestine causes loss of HCl which can lead to metabolic alkalosis, NG tube tubes provide decompression of the bowel by draining fluid and air and are attched to suction