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Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are common and can significantly affect patients’ daily lives. As a nursing student, understanding how to create Gastrointestinal Nursing Care Plans and Diagnosis is essential.
These plans involve identifying nursing diagnoses such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). By accurately diagnosing these conditions, nursing students can develop care plans that address patients’ specific needs, including medication management, nutrition therapy, and pain management.
Paralytic Ileus Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Paralytic Ileus NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Paralytic ileus is the paralysis or occlusion of the intestines, inhibiting peristalsis or the forward pushing of intestinal contents. This may result to the accumulation of intestinal contents and eventual blockage of the intestines. Four out of five cases … Read more
Cholecystitis Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Cholecystitis NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Cholecystitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located on the right upper quadrant of the abdomen just beneath the liver. It acts as storage for bile, a liquid made by the … Read more
Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans The gastrointestinal tract is the system responsible for converting food taken in through the mouth into the energy and nutrients that the human body needs. This process is called digestion and metabolism. Upon entry of food by … Read more
Ulcerative Colitis Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Ulcerative Colitis NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Ulcerative colitis is a medical condition that involves the inflammation and ulcer formation in the lining of the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can have progressive symptoms over time … Read more
E Coli Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Escherichia coli (E. Coli) Infection NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Escherichia coli are a naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria found in the large intestine. They are normal flora in the colon that aid in the breakdown and digestion of food and nutrients. However, entry of the E. … Read more
