Gastrointestinal Health
Margaret Heitkemper, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor and Chair
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing & Health Systems
School of Nursing
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Identify three changes that occur with aging in the gastrointestinal tract.
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List common gastrointestinal symptoms reported by older adults.
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Identify three risk factors for constipation in older adults.
[From the Winter 2014 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]