Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the basic functions and common disorders of the Gastrointestinal (GI) system
- Identify common disorders of the GI system
- Discuss the nurse's role in administering medications for the GI system
- Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts of the following:
- - Antiulcer Medications
- - Antidiarrheal Medications
- - Laxatives
- - Antiemetics
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours.
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