What This Document Is
This document is a study guide created for NURN 234 Concepts 2 at the Community College of Baltimore County, specifically for Test One in Fall 2016. It’s designed to help students review key concepts related to digestive function, GI elimination, and related physiological considerations. It serves as a focused preparation tool for an exam setting.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is intended for students enrolled in NURN 234 Concepts 2. It’s most useful during the exam preparation phase, helping students identify areas to focus on and quickly reference important information. The guide exists to support learning and improve performance on Test One by consolidating essential details from course materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is *not* a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or engaging with other course materials. It’s a condensed review and does not provide in-depth explanations of concepts. It also reflects content from a specific semester (Fall 2016) and may not encompass all updates or changes to the course. It will not teach you the material.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* Key lab value ranges for potassium, hemoglobin, bilirubin, blood glucose, and others (referenced from Appendix A).
* An overview of digestive function and GI elimination, including risk factors, assessment considerations, and potential interventions for common issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
* Information on how factors like stress, diet, medications, and lifestyle can impact the GI tract.
* Details on relevant assessments, including bowel pattern evaluation, abdominal percussion, and pain assessment (PQRST).
* Considerations for metabolism, nutrition, perfusion, oxygenation, mobility, and psychosocial integrity as they relate to GI health.
* Lifespan considerations for GI health across different age groups.
* Information on peritonitis, including causes, types, and clinical manifestations.
* A brief overview of National Patient Safety Goals and safety risks associated with GI issues.
This preview *does not* include the full clinical details of peritonitis, detailed nursing diagnoses, specific intervention plans, evaluation criteria, or comprehensive coverage of all potential topics on Test One. It also does not include any practice questions or detailed explanations of disease processes.
