GI System Assessment - Abdominal Exam, Bowel Sounds and Nursing Guide

A GI system assessment, also called a gastrointestinal or abdominal assessment, is a structured examination used to evaluate the digestive system and identify signs of gastrointestinal disease. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use the assessment to gather information about appetite, swallowing, bowel habits, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, distention, bowel sounds, tenderness, masses…