The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the gastroenteritis. The common causes of diarrhea will be discussed including: bacterial, viral, and parasitic. Clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, patient education and treatment options will be discussed.
Course Publication Date:
April 30, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |
| Course No: | GAP042219 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
- List three etiologic agents to consider for manifestations of gastroenteritis
- Identify four interventions for treating gastroenteritis
- List three symptoms of gastroenteritis
- Identify three groups of people who are at high risk for gastroenteritis
- Discuss four points in patient education for prevention of gastroenteritis