The goal of this course is to explain irritable bowel syndrome, its signs and symptoms, pathophysiology and treatment.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Rebecca Boles RN, BSN |
| Course No: | IBS053011 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/23/2013 10:22 AM - 10:22 AM |
| Categories: | Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pain Management
Pediatric Medicine
Women's Health
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Course Objectives
- Define irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Explain the incidence of IBS.
- Understand the daily life of an IBS patient.
- Describe the 3-part complex of factors that cause IBS (altered GI motility, GI hypersensitivity and psychosocial).
- List the signs and symptoms of IBS.
- Explain treatment options for patients with IBS.
- Identify the nursing management of a patient with IBS.