GI Bleed: An Introduction

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Epidemiology  
3. Etiology/ Pathophysiology 
4. Signs and Symptoms
5. History and Physical Assessment
6. Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing
7. Treatment and Interventions
8. Nursing Implications
9. Case Study 
10. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss an introduction to GI bleeding and its treatments. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Understand the pathophysiology of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and list examples of underlying conditions that cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Describe the signs and symptoms of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. 
3. Discuss nursing interventions and care plans related to gastrointestinal bleeding. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.