Welcome to Module 3

Nursing Care of Patients with of the Lower GI System Disorders
Nursing Care of Patients with Disorders of Liver Pancreases and Gall bladder:
Quiz # 1

Module Learning Outcomes

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

Chapter 34

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 1a,d,m,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 gallbladder. (CO 1a,2)
Describe therapeutic measures and nursing care for patients with selected disorders of the gallbladder.(CO 1a,2)

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

Concepts: Nutrition, Elimination

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:

Chapter 34 (Williams & Hopper) pages 624-626; 627-633; 635-637; 639-641
- Exemplars:
  - Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
  - Ulcerative Colitis
  - IBS
  - Bowel Obstruction
  - Colon CA
Chapter 35 (Williams & Hopper) pages 649—673
- Exemplars:
  - Hepatitis
  - Cirrhosis,
  - Pancreatitis
  - Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
  - Gallbladder Surgery

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

Before Class:

Upload Chapter 34, & 35 Study Guides (Audio Case Study Only) to the assignment tab.

During Class:

Instructor presentation of Concepts/ Exemplars
Class discussion/group activity (Cue Recognition 35.1; 35.2; Clinical Judgement: Mrs. Loos)
Quiz 1

After Class (1.20.26) for Class 1.22.26

Read Chapter 29 (Williams & Hopper) pages 486-508

Read Chapter 30 (Williams & Hopper) pages 521-522, 525-529.
- Sleep apnea
- Influenza/ Covid
- Malignant Disorders - Cancer of the larynx
Review Chapters Learning Outcomes, Key Terms & Concepts

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

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Complete Chapter 29 Study Guide and upload to the assignment tab (due by 8 a.m.1/22/26)
Complete Chapter 30 & 31 Study Guides (Audio Case Study Only) and upload to the assignment tab (due by 8 a.m. 1/22/26)

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