Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: The Digestive System

Name: Nursing Studies - Clinical Skills: The Digestive System
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Learn how to properly care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses, with this free online nursing course.

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Learning Outcomes

Having completed this course you will be able to:

List the six essential nutrients required to maintain life and health
Explain the mechanics involved in digestion
Describe the divisions of the stomach
Explain the functions of the stomach
List and explain the function of the different body parts of the digestive system
Examine the time frame involved in the digestive process
Explain a physical examination of the abdomen involving visual inspection, auscultation and palpation
Explain what is meant by a contrast medium
Discuss the considerations involved in intestinal decompression
Identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes
Identify the symptoms and treatment of the main gastrointestinal disorders

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