Disorders of the Gastrointestinal and Digestive System

Gastrointestinal Care Plans Nursing Diagnosis

Nausea & Vomiting Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Utilize this comprehensive nursing care plan and management guide to provide effective care for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting. This resource will equip you with knowledge on nursing assessments, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis specifically tailored to address and alleviate symptoms of nausea.

Gastrointestinal Care Plans Nursing Diagnosis

Diarrhea Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Use this nursing care plan and management guide to help care for patients with diagnosis of diarrhea. Learn about the nursing assessment, nursing interventions, goals and nursing diagnosis for diarrhea in this guide.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Colostomy Irrigation

Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Appendicitis

Appendicitis (also known epityphlitis) is the inflammation of the appendix which is a small finger-like appendage attached to the cecum.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the sickle hemoglobin gene.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the viscera.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Peptic Ulcer Disease

A peptic ulcer is an excavation that forms in the mucosal wall of the stomach, in the pylorus, in the duodenum, or in the esophagus.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Hepatic Cirrhosis

Hepatic cirrhosis is a chronic hepatic disease characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Fluid and Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance

Fluid and electrolyte balance is a dynamic process that is crucial for life and homeostasis.