Question Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it is important for advanced practice nurses to carefully evaluate patients and […]
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Did the story over/under-state the actual research? Explain.
PH Bio Week 4 Gastrointestinal Choose a recently reported health related story in the news (newspaper, magazine, social media, TV, etc.) that corresponds to the topic being discussed in class. (Gastrointestinal Disorder focus) The story must have been reported within the last year. The original source of the story (i.e., published research or study presented […]
Consider an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
• Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment • Reflect on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and drugs currently prescribed. • Think about a possible diagnosis for the patient. Consider whether the patient has a disorder related to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system or whether the symptoms are the result of […]
Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
Topic: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary disorders Week 4 Pharmacotherapeutic: gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain. She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family. She has had nausea and on instance of vomiting before presentation. PMH: […]
What is a nutritional assessment and why is it completed-What 5 areas do nutritional assessments address?
Week 5 review worksheet Nutrition/Gastrointestinal Worksheet must be handwritten, complete, thorough and accurate for points (all or nothing type assignment). Poor nutrition is associated with what complications? What is a nutritional assessment and why is it completed? What 5 areas do nutritional assessments address? List 3 questions to ask when completing a nutritional assessment on […]
Do you know what microorganism might be the cause of the outbreak? How can a single fecal accident contaminate an entire pool and cause so many clinical cases of gastrointestinal distress?
Activity 2 Case Write-Up (Submit by Day 3) Value: 3% of final grade During June of 2000, several children in Delaware, Ohio, were hospitalized at Grady Memorial General Hospital (GMH) after experiencing watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Dr. McDermott, a new gastroenterologist at GMH, who also had a strong interest in […]
