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CE Home > Gastroenterology > CE333 Where No Scopes Have Gone Before: Capsule Endoscopy
Advanced Practice Course
CE333b · 1.0 hr
Where No Scopes Have Gone Before: Capsule Endoscopy
Author: Cathy S. Birn, RN, MA, CGRN, CNOR

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Objectives

The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the risks, benefits, and therapeutic ramifications of capsule endoscopy, as it relates to patients with suspected diseases of the small intestine. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Describe the role of capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of diseases of the small intestine.
  • List the indications and contraindications for performing a capsule endoscopy.
  • Identify the educational needs of patients preparing to undergo capsule endoscopy.
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