Questions:
1. Recall the anatomy and physiology of the GI system.
2. Explain the pathophysiology of specific disease conditions as it affects the digestive system including risk factors.
3. Outline the role of the nurse in caring for patients with specific disease conditions undergoing diagnostic testing to confirm disease process.
4. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to document assessment findings for the patient with specific disease conditions related to gastrointestinal function.
5. Use nursing judgement to create safe, evidence-based care to promote gastrointestinal function in patients with select disease conditions.
6. Apply knowledge of pharmacology to delineate nursing implications for administering drug therapy to patients with select gastrointestinal disorders.
7. Collaborate with the healthcare team for care coordination to improve GI functioning in patients with select GI disorders.
8. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to reduce potentially life-threatening complications in patients with select GI disorders.
9. Provide health teaching for the patient and family to manage transitions in care to promote gastrointestinal functioning.