OVERVIEW

Care of the Patient With a GI Bleed is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/28
Course Originally Released On: 02/01/25

Overview:
This course equips healthcare professionals with the skills to identify, evaluate, and manage GI bleeding.

Goals and Learning Outcomes:
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious medical condition that leads to over 400,000 hospital stays each year in the U.S. and creates a significant financial strain on healthcare systems (Saydam et., 2023). Bleeding can occur anywhere in the GI tract, from the throat to the rectum, and may be either obvious or hidden, making early detection critical. Understanding the different causes, symptoms, and risks of upper and lower GI bleeding is essential for nurses to provide effective, life-saving care.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Identify common causes, signs, and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Recall prevention strategies, evaluation, and treatment for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.