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    Copyright
    About the Authors
    Acknowledgments
    We Want to Hear from You!
    Reader Services
    Introduction
    Study and Exam Preparation Tips
    Pt. I. Exam Preparation
    Ch. 1. Pharmacology
    Ch. 2. Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid/Base Balance
    Ch. 3. Care of the Client with Cardiovascular Disorders
    Ch. 4. Care of the Client with Endocrine Disorders
    Ch. 5. Care of the Client with Respiratory Disorders
    Ch. 6. Care of the Client with Genitourinary Disorders
    Ch. 7. Care of the Client with Integumentary Disorders
    Ch. 8. Care of the Client with Sensory Disorders
    Ch. 9. Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders
    Peptic Ulcer Disease
    Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
    Diverticular Disease
    Hemorrhoids
    Appendicitis
    Peritonitis
    Intestinal Obstruction
    Esophageal Disorders
    Diseases Associated with the Liver
    Acute Pancreatitis
    Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
    Clostridium Difficile
    Food-Borne Illnesses
    Key Concepts
    Apply Your Knowledge
    Suggested Reading and Resources
    Ch. 10. Care of the Client with Hematological Disorders
    Ch. 11. Care of the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System
    Ch. 12. Care of the Client with Immunologic Disorders
    Ch. 13. Care of the Client with Neoplastic Disorders
    Ch. 14. Care of the Client with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
    Ch. 15. Care of the Childbearing Client and the Neonatal Client
    Ch. 16. Care of the Pediatric Client
    Ch. 17. Care of the Client with Psychiatric Disorders
    Ch. 18. Emergency Care
    Ch. 19. Legal Issues in Nursing Practice
    Ch. 20. Cultural Practices Influencing Nursing Care
    Pt. II. Final Review
    Pt. III. Appendixes
    Index
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    Part I: Exam Preparation > Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders

    Chapter 9. Care of the Client with Gastrointestinal Disorders

    The gastrointestinal (GI) system begins with the mouth and ends with the anus. It is approximately 25 feet in length in the adult. The primary functions of the GI system are food digestion, extraction of nutrients, and waste elimination. Parts of the GI tract include

    • Mouth

    • Esophagus

    • Stomach

    • Small and large intestine

    • Salivary glands

    • Liver

    • Gallbladder

    • Pancreas


      

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