9.1 Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System V2
Learning Objectives
- Review the Gastrointestinal system and processes.
- Understand the physiological changes with common alterations of the GI system, including hyperacidity, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
- Articulate clinical reasoning process for GI conditions including assessment, interventions and evaluation.
- Understand the medications and treatments used for anti-ulcer management, including mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic considerations, side effects and nursing considerations.
- Understand the medications used for diarrhea or constipation, including mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic considerations, side effects and nursing considerations.
- Understand the medications and treatments used to manage nausea, including mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic considerations, side effects and nursing considerations.
- Apply your understanding to clinical reasoning and decision-making activities.
