In this episode, we delve into the range of gastrointestinal therapeutic procedures essential for maintaining nutritional intake, managing gastrointestinal obstructions, and addressing conditions such as obesity. Learn the ins and outs of enteral feedings, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), abdominal paracentesis, nasogastric decompression, bariatric surgeries, and ostomies. We discuss indications, nursing care actions, patient education, and common complications, equipping healthcare providers with the insights needed to deliver effective and safe care in various GI therapeutic contexts.

All information in this podcast is sourced from Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing.