Topic: GI and GU Problems

Select two gastrointestinal disorders or two genitourinary disorders from the topics in the textbook.

Indicate which disorders you chose in the Subject Line of your initial post.

In order to make sure a variety of disorders are selected, please check which ones have already been chosen before making your selection.

In your replies to classmates, be sure to read and post a response to at least one person who chose a different system than you did. This helps you expand your learning beyond your own posts.

Choose two GI disorders and discuss the following:
Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of each disorder.
Describe the clinical manifestations and signs/symptoms the nurse assesses for.
Compare and contrast the two disorders.
Discuss the nursing implications for treatment.
Explain the effects of age related to the disease.
List one evidence-based resource the nurse can use to advance his/her knowledge of the disease. Provide a brief summary of something you learned from this resource.
Choose two renal or urinary system disorders and discuss the following:
Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of each disorder.
Describe the clinical manifestations and signs/symptoms the nurse assesses for.
Compare and contrast the two disorders.
Discuss the nursing implications for treatment.
Explain the effects of age related to the disease.
List one evidence-based resource the nurse can use to advance his/her knowledge of the disease. Provide a brief summary of something you learned from this resource.

● Demonstrates an understanding of concepts with supporting statements and rationales.
● Post includes original thoughts, opinions, and ideas for all questions asked.
● Post includes in-text citations and corresponding reference with support from required textbook.