Med-Surg 365 | Gastrointestinal Disorders

Med-Surg 365 | Gastrointestinal Disorders

On-Demand Program

Course Description

This module gives us a better understanding of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including their causes, management, and corrective procedures.

Speaker

Paula Cox-North, PhD, ARNP 

Nurse Practitioner, The Liver Clinic, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center; Lecturer, University of Washington School of Nursing

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, participants will be better able to:

1. Discuss the pathophysiology and management of a client with GI bleeding.
2. Discuss patient education needs of a client with inflammatory bowel disease.
3. Counsel a client on the risk factors/prevention for viral hepatitis.