Gastrointestinal System

In this lesson, we will define what an MRCP is and how it is used to assess and diagnose disorders of the organs within the gastrointestinal system.  We will review nursing interventions for before and after the procedure along with

In this lesson, we will define fluoroscopy and determine how it is used to assess and diagnose disorders of the gastrointestinal system.  We will review nursing interventions for before and after the procedure along with potential complications that nurses will

In this lesson, we will describe an abdominal paracentesis procedure and identify conditions that can cause a need for one to be performed.  We will give an overview of priority nursing interventions before and after this procedure to help promote

In this lesson, we will define what a colonoscopy is and how it is used to diagnose disorders of the lower gastrointestinal system.  We will discuss nursing assessments for before and after the procedure along with potential complications that nurses

In this lesson, we will define what a sigmoidoscopy is and how it is used to diagnose disorders of the lower gastrointestinal system.  We will discuss nursing interventions for before and after the procedure along with potential complications that nurses

In this lesson, we will define what an ERCP is and how it is used to assess and diagnose disorders of the organs within the gastrointestinal system.  We will review nursing interventions for before and after the procedure along with

In this lesson, we will define what a esophagogastroduodenoscopy is and how it is used with endoscopic ultrasound to diagnose disorders of the gastrointestinal system.  We will discuss nursing interventions for before and after the procedures along with potential complications

In this lesson, we will identify what a GI series is and how it is used as a diagnostic tool for the gastrointestinal system.  We will also review nursing assessments and interventions for before and after the procedure along with

In this lesson, we will identify common types of lab tests used to diagnose disorders of the gastrointestinal, or GI, system.  We will discuss what each test measures along with nursing interventions for collection and transport of specimens. We will

In this lesson, we are going to review what an ostomy is and some reasons one would be medically necessary.  We will discuss different types of ostomies and some differences in their output and maintenance. We will discuss post surgical