WHAT IS IBS ? A CLINICAL SITUATION

 

       Dear nurses.

       Hope your week is going well. Here is another topic which could be of interest to you.

Scenario: Emma is in the doctor's office with complaints of abdominal pain, diarrhea and 
flatulence.The nurse takes a history and does an assessment.

  What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a digestive disorder that is diagnosed based on symptoms. It disrupts the normal pattern of the digestive system and is sometimes brought on by stress related situations.

    ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT
    This is done by:
    - inspection
    - auscultation
    - percussion and palpation

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    Enjoy learning,