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    This document discusses the assessment of digestive and gastrointestinal function. It outlines the three main functions of the digestive tract: breakdown of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste. It then defines digestion, absorption, and elimination. It lists the major organs and enzymes involved in digestion. The document provides details on how to take a patient history for GI issues and assess abdominal pain. It lists common diagnostic tests and shows images of endoscopy procedures.

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    Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

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    Assessment of Digestive and

    Gastrointestinal Function

    Marichelle Delos Santos RM, RN, MAN


    Palawan State University
    Functions of the Digestive Tract
    • Breakdown of food for digestion
    • Absorption of nutrients produced by
    digestion into the bloodstream
    • Elimination of undigested foodstuffs and
    other waste products
    Terms
    • Digestion: phase of the digestive process
    that occurs when enzymes mix with
    ingested food and when proteins, fats, and
    sugars are broken down into their
    component molecules.
    • Absorption: phase of the digestive process
    that occurs when small molecules,
    vitamins, and minerals pass through the
    walls of the small and large intestine and
    into the bloodstream.
    • Elimination: phase of the digestive process
    that occurs after digestion and absorption,
    when waste products are eliminated from
    the body.
    Organs of the Digestive System
    Major Enzymes and Secretions
    • Mouth: saliva, salivary amylase
    • Stomach: hydrochloric acid, pepsin,
    intrinsic factor
    • Small intestine: amylase, lipase, trypsin,
    bile
    Assessment- History
    • Include all information related to GI
    function
    – Abdominal pain
    – dyspepsia
    – Gas
    – nausea and vomiting
    – Constipation
    – Diarrhea
    – fecal continence
    – change in bowel patterns
    – characteristics of stool
    – Jaundice
    – history of GI surgery or problems
    – appetite and eating patterns
    – Teeth
    – and nutritional assessment including weight
    patterns
    • Psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors
    • Assess knowledge; need for patient
    education
    Common Sites of Referred
    Abdominal Pain
    Quadrants of the Abdomen
    Question
    Which is the correct order to complete an
    abdominal assessment?
    A. Inspection, auscultation, percussion,
    palpation
    B. Auscultation, inspection palpation,
    percussion
    C. Percussion, palpation, inspection,
    auscultation
    D. Palpation, percussion, auscultation,
    inspection
    Answer
    A

    The correct order for an abdominal


    assessment is inspection, auscultation,
    percussion, and palpation.
    Diagnostic Tests
    • Stool specimens
    • Breath tests
    • Abdominal ultrasound
    • Imaging studies: CT, PET, MRI
    • Upper GI tract study
    • Lower GI tract study
    • GI motility studies
    • Endoscopic procedures
    • Other
    Patient undergoing gastroscopy
    Colonoscopy
    Question
    Is the following statement True or False?

    When a colonoscopy is done, the flexible


    scope is passed through the rectum and
    sigmoid colon into the descending,
    transverse, and ascending colon.
    Answer
    True

    When a colonoscopy is done, the flexible


    scope is passed through the rectum and
    sigmoid colon into the descending,
    transverse, and ascending colon.
    Thank you!

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