Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

G.I. Nursing

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Gastroenterology nurses provide care for patients with gastrointestinal diseases of the stomach, oesophagus or bowel. Conditions treated may include ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and abdominal injuries. Gastroenterology nurses may work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient or inpatient endoscopy suites or doctor’s offices. These specialized nurses may do any number of tasks including taking patient medical histories, telephone triage, patient education and maintenance on tools used for procedures.

Gastroenterology nurse’s mainly focuses on caring for patients as they undergo an endoscopy or colonoscopy. These nurses assess and prepare patients for their procedure. Registered nurses in this capacity might be responsible for administering medication before the treatment, and must monitor a patient’s vital signs while the physician performs the endoscopy or colonoscopy.