02.01 Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro

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Outline

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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Course Description

Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, CCRN Alumnus

Nichole Weaver, MSN/Ed, RN, CCRN

Paige Canarr, MSN, RN, MHA

Brad Bass, ASN, RN

Module 0 – Gastrointestinal Introduction

00.01 Gastrointestinal (GI) Course Introduction
Module 1 – Upper GI Disorders

01.01 Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
  • Questions: 13
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

01.03 Hiatal Hernia
  • Questions: 5

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
  • Questions: 16
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

01.05 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
  • Questions: 10
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

01.06 Gastritis
  • Questions: 6

01.07 Bariatric Surgeries
  • Questions: 7
Module 2 – Lower GI Disorders

02.01 Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro

02.03 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diverticulosis – Diverticulitis
  • Questions: 9
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

02.04 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhoids
  • Questions: 5

02.05 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Questions: 6
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

02.06 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)
  • Questions: 5
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease
  • Questions: 3
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

02.02 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis
  • Questions: 7
Module 3 – Liver/Gallbladder Disorders

03.01 Liver/Gallbladder Module Intro

03.02 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis
  • Questions: 10
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
  • Questions: 6
  • Cheat Sheets: 1

03.04 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)
  • Questions: 20