Section: 4.11.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 3) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify common gastrointestinal illnesses of childhood including signs and symptoms (Hirschsprung Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)).
    • Identify risk factors associated with these above disorders.
    • Describe common diagnostic procedures for these gastrointestinal disorders and their nursing implications.
    • Explain common medical treatments for children with the above gastrointestinal disorders and nursing implications.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with these above disorders.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 12 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)
      NHS

    • Read the entire page. (21 minutes)
      NIDDK- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    • Read "How is IBS Diagnosed in a Child?". (2 minutes)
      Cedars-Sinai
    • Read the entire page. (17 minutes)
      NIDDK- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    • Read Definition and Facts, Symptoms and Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment. (13 minutes)

      NIDDK- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

    • Read Definition and Facts, Symptoms and Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment. (14 minutes)
      NIDDK- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    • Slide Deck Presentation
    • Clinical Skills
    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.11.3

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