GI Mnemonics

Abdominal Assessement:
Mnemonic: To assess abdomen, palpate all 4 quadrants for DR. GERM:

Distension: liver problems, bowel obstruction
Rigidity (board like): bleeding
Guarding: muscular tension when touched
Eviseration/ Ecchymosis
Rebound tenderness: infection
Masses
By Lyssa Lenske Mount Saint Mary’s College BSN Program