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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.
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
Intussusception Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Intussusception NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Intussusception is a medical condition wherein a part of the intestine goes into another part of the intestine that is adjacent to it, quite like how a telescope looks. Intussusception causes blockage of fluid and food, disabling them to go through … Read more
Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease GERD Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD is a medical condition that involves the stomach acid’s tendency to flow back into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. Also known as acid reflux, GERD … Read more
