1. Discuss the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system. 2. Considering the given demographic profile, who is at risk for upper gastrointestinal bleeding? 3. Looking at the vital signs of the patient, what situations may cause changes (decrease or increase) in these vital signs? Why did you say so? (ex. infection, overdose, underdose, pain, bleeding Case: A case of a 60-year-old female, married, with 3 children (oldest 38; youngest 30) admitted due to abdominal pain (pain scale of 8-9/10), nausea, hematemesis for 2 days. She was diagnosed to have Gastric Ulcer, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Vital signs: BP-140/90; PR-93; RR- 22; Temp 38.0

1. Discuss the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system. 2. Considering the given demographic profile, who is at risk for upper gastrointestinal bleeding? 3. Looking at the vital signs of the patient, what situations may cause changes (decrease or increase) in these vital signs? Why did you say so? (ex. infection, overdose, underdose, pain, bleeding Case: A case of a 60-year-old female, married, with 3 children (oldest 38; youngest 30) admitted due to abdominal pain (pain scale of 8-9/10), nausea, hematemesis for 2 days. She was diagnosed to have Gastric Ulcer, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Vital signs: BP-140/90; PR-93; RR- 22; Temp 38.0

Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach

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