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Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Procedures and Nursing Care Study Guide

Learn about the different types of ostomies, including colostomies and ileostomies. Understand how to assess stomas and peristomal skin, monitor output, and manage potential complications. This guide provides essential information on pouching procedures, nutrition, hydration, and psychosocial support for individuals with ostomies.

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Gastrointestinal Assessment and Bowel Elimination

Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Bowel Elimination

An overview of gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, including bowel sounds, peristalsis, and nursing interventions for conditions like bowel obstruction and diarrhea.

  • GI anatomy and physiology
  • Bowel sounds
  • Peristalsis
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Diarrhea
  • Fecal impaction
  • Nursing interventions

Direct and Indirect GI Visualization Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures and Nursing Care for the GI Tract

Explores direct and indirect visualization procedures of the gastrointestinal tract, stool testing methods, and essential nursing considerations for gastrointestinal diagnostic testing.

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • Stool tests
  • Occult blood testing
  • Ova and parasites (O&P)
  • C. difficile toxin testing
  • Pinworm tape test
  • Pre-procedure nursing care
  • Post-procedure nursing care
  • Bowel preparation
  • NPO status

Ostomy Assessment, Care, and Complications

Ostomy Types and Nursing Care

This review covers types of ostomies, stoma assessment, output characteristics, potential complications, nutrition, and ostomy care.

  • Types of ostomies
  • Colostomy
  • Ileostomy
  • Stoma assessment
  • Ostomy output characteristics
  • Potential complications
  • Stoma necrosis
  • Mucocutaneous separation
  • Skin irritation
  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Ostomy care and pouching
  • Nutrition and fluid considerations

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