Welcome to Module 3

Nursing Care of Patients with of the Lower GI System Disorders & Disorders of Liver Pancreases and Gall bladder:
- Chapters 34 & 35 (Williams & Hopper)
- Giddens: Concepts: 14, 15, (Nutrition, Elimination)

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology, etiology, Signs/Symptom, therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with selected disorders of the lower GI tract. (CO 1a,2)
Identify the causes, S/S therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with intestinal obstruction and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. (CO 1b,2)
Discuss Signs/Symptoms, therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with colon cancer. (CO 1 m d,2).

Chapter 35

Explain the pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors and S/S of selected disorders of the liver and pancreas (CO 1a,2)
Describe therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with selected disorders of the liver and pancreas. (CO 1 m d, 2)
Explain the pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors and S/S of selected disorders of the gall bladder. (CO 1a,2)
Describe therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with selected disorders of the gall bladder.(CO 1a,2)

(CO = Course Outcome. This demonstrates the alignment from the module outcome to the course outcome[s].

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Before Class:

Post study guide chapter 33, 34 and 35
Reading:
- Read Chapter 34, pp.624-626;627-633;635-637;639-641. Review chapter Key and word-building terms.
- Exemplars:
  - Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
  - Ulcerative Colitis
  - IBS
  - Bowel Obstruction
  - Colon CA

For the above: Pathophysiology, Etiology, Types, Signs/Symptoms, Complications, Therapeutic Interventions, Medications, Nursing Process

- Read Chapter 35 pages ;649—673. Review chapter Key and word-building terms.
- Exemplars:
  - Hepatitis
  - Cirrhosis,
  - Pancreatitis
  - Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
  - Gall Bladder Surgery

For the above: Pathophysiology, Etiology, Types, Signs/Symptoms, Complications, Therapeutic Interventions, Medications, Nursing Process

During Class:

Discussion of concepts
Instructor presentation of exemplars
Case study/critical thinking, clinical reasoning

Chapter 34

Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
Ulcerative Colitis
IBS
Bowel Obstruction
Colon CA

Chapter 35

Hepatitis
Cirrhosis,
Pancreatitis
Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
Gall Bladder Surgery

For the above: Pathophysiology, Etiology, Types, Signs/Symptoms, Complications, Therapeutic Interventions, Medications, Nursing Process

After Class:

Read Chapter 29 (Williams & Hopper) pp. 492-508
Giddens: Concept 18 (Gas exchange/Oxygenation)

- Review Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology
- Respiratory System Function, Assessment, Health history, Physical assessment, Aging of the respiratory system.
- Normal and abnormal findings Lung sounds, Normal/Adventitious
- Nursing Assessment of the Respiratory System
- Diagnostic Tests for the Respiratory System (ABG, sputum, C&S, Throat culture, XRAY,
- Therapeutic Measures for the Respiratory System (smoking cessation, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, Inhalers & nebulizers)

Read Chapter 30 (Williams & Hopper) pp. 521-522, 525-529
Nursing Care of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders pp.
- Sleep apnea
- Influenza/ Covid
- Malignant Disorders - Cancer of the larynx

For the above: Pathophysiology, Etiology, Types, Signs/Symptoms, Complications, Therapeutic Interventions, Medications, Nursing Process

Giddens: Chapter 18 (Gas exchange/Oxygenation)
Presentations: Nutrition, GI Chapter 34.pptx
Nutrition, GI Chapter 35.pptx
https://youtu.be/WxqQcSMF2os?si=NY3AlHD8i4gdf7DH

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page. Please review specific instructions for Study Guide under assignment tab.

Study Guide Chapter 29, 30 and 31
Discussion Board: See Discussion Assignment post

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