1. Chapter 34Chapter 34
Assessment of Digestive andAssessment of Digestive and
Gastrointestinal FunctionGastrointestinal Function

2. Physical Assessment
• Mouth, tongue, buccal mucosa,Mouth, tongue, buccal mucosa,
teeth and gums inspectionteeth and gums inspection
• Abdominal inspection, auscultation,Abdominal inspection, auscultation,
palpation and percussionpalpation and percussion
• Anal and perianal inspection andAnal and perianal inspection and
palpationpalpation

5. Diagnostic Evaluation
• CBC, CEA, LFT, serum cholesterol,CBC, CEA, LFT, serum cholesterol,
and triglyceridesand triglycerides
• Stool testsStool tests
• Breath tests- Hydrogen and UreaBreath tests- Hydrogen and Urea
breath testsbreath tests
• Abdominal UltrasonographyAbdominal Ultrasonography

6. • DNA testing
• Imaging Studies
• Gastric Analysis, Gastric Acid
Stimulation Test, and pH Monitoring
• Laparoscopy