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Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro

Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro

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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to…

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications of Appendicitis
  2. Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications of Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
  3. Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications of Hemorrhoids
  4. Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications of Ulcerative Colitis
  5. Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications of Crohn’s Disease
  6. Explain the priorities of nursing care for patients with Lower GI Disorders
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Term 2, Week 6

Concepts Covered:

  • Terminology
  • Perioperative Nursing Roles
  • Digestive System
  • Upper GI Disorders
  • Oncology Disorders
  • Lower GI Disorders
  • Postoperative Nursing
  • Medication Administration
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Trauma
  • Pregnancy Risks
  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Liver & Gallbladder Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

Diagnostic Testing Course Introduction
Perioperative Nursing Course Introduction
Digestion & Absorption
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Digestive Terminology
Digestive Terminology
Colorectal Cancer (colon rectal cancer)
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Postoperative (Postop) Complications
NG Tube Med Administration (Nasogastric)
NG Tube Med Administration (Nasogastric)
Vomiting
Vomiting
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)
Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)
Complications of Immobility
Bowel Elimination
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition (Diet) in Disease
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Nursing Considerations
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Constipation / Encopresis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Vomiting / Diarrhea
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)
Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Vomiting / Diarrhea
Proton Pump Inhibitors