1. Explain the common etiologies, interprofessional care, and
nursing management of diarrhea, fecal incontinence, and
constipation. 2. Describe common causes of acute abdominal pain and
nursing management of the patient after an exploratory laparotomy.
3. Describe the interprofessional care and nursing management of
acute appendicitis, peritonitis, and gastroenteritis. 4. Compare
and contrast the inflammatory bowel diseases of ulcerative colitis
and Crohn's disease, including pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations, complications, interprofessional care, and nursing
management. 5. Differentiate among mechanical and nonmechanical
bowel obstructions,...