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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the prevalence and causes of vitamin D deficiency.
  2. Recognize the risk factors for developing IBS.
  3. Select the consequences of vitamin D deficiency and of IBS.
  4. Choose the appropriate recommendations for patients at risk for vitamin D deficiency.

Learning Outcomes

75% of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of sufficient vitamin D for overall health in individuals who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.
Price: $25.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: GN1121A
Published: Nov/Dec 2021
Expires: 12/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Sarah W. Matthews, DNP, MN, BSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Margaret M. Heitkemper, PhD, MN, BSN, RN, FAAN; Kendra Kamp, PhD, BSN, RN
Categories: Gastrointestinal , Nutrition