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NUR505 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Module 3 Discussion

Advances in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn's disease, artwork. Crohn's disease causes inflammation, thickening, and ulceration of part of the intestinal tract. Its cause is unknown and there is no cure. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea and the malabsorption of food, leading to weight loss.  Image Citation: Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest. (n.d.). Crohn's disease, artwork. [Photograph]. Retrieved from  https://quest.eb.com/search/132_1354598/1/132_1354598/citeDiscussion Topic:

Identify one recent advance in the pathophysiology of one chronic inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, or irritable bowel syndrome):

In your initial response:

Discuss how the identified advance in the pathophysiology of the disease has led or could lead to advances in the treatment of the disease.

Identify some disparities (racial, ethnic, or under-served) in the pathophysiology and/or treatment outcomes of the disease.

Discuss how knowledge of and advances in pathophysiology can help you acquire the AACN Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities [AACN Essentials document (Links to an external site.)][PDF, file size 322.29KB].