Overview
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Learn about ulcerative colitis in this comprehensive nursing lecture covering symptoms, diet, treatment options, pathophysiology, and nursing interventions. Explore the four types of ulcerative colitis, potential causes, and common triggers. Understand the characteristic signs and symptoms, including urgent bowel movements, anemia, and abdominal cramps. Discover potential complications such as pseudopolyps and toxic megacolon. Review diagnostic methods, surgical options, and medication therapies, including anti-inflammatory drugs and immunosuppressants. Gain valuable knowledge to provide effective care for patients with this inflammatory bowel disease.
Syllabus
Intro
Causes
Types
Signs Symptoms
Complications
Diagnosis Treatment
Interventions
Medication
Taught by
RegisteredNurseRN