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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 interventions along with priority...
In this lesson, we will discuss irritable bowel disease and review some common causes and risk factors for developing it. We will go over signs and symptoms along with testing used to confirm the diagnosis. We will then look at treatment methods, including...
In this lesson, we will define gastroenteritis and take a look at some causes and risk factors for developing it. We will discuss common signs and symptoms of the inflammatory disorder along with treatment methods, including medications and dietary changes. Finally, we will...
In this lesson, we will define peritonitis and identify some common causes and risk factors for developing this type of inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder. We will also be discussing signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and potential complications regarding the disorder. Finally, we will review priority...
In this lesson, we will examine Crohn’s disease and identify some causes and risk factors for developing it. We will go over common signs and symptoms of the disease along with testing used to confirm its diagnosis. We will then look at treatment...
In this lesson, we will discuss what celiac disease is and take a look at what can cause it. We will go over signs and symptoms that nurses will assess for and diagnostics used to confirm the disorder. Will will then break down...
In this lesson, we will give a review of what dumping syndrome is and take a look at some factors that can cause it. We will go over signs and symptoms that nurses will assess for and diagnostics used to confirm the disorder. Will...
In this lesson, we will review causes and risk factors for developing cirrhosis of the liver. Additionally, we will go over common signs and symptoms of cirrhosis and testing used to confirm the diagnosis. We will then discuss dietary, medical, and surgical interventions that...
In this lesson, we will review what hepatitis is and identify different types of the disease. Additionally, we will go over common signs and symptoms, which will be similar between all types, along with testing used to confirm which type a client may have. ...
In this lesson, we are going to summarize diverticulitis and go over some common causes and risk factors for developing this type of inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder. We will discuss signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and potential complications that nurses will assess for. Finally, we...