EMR dot-phrases; replace merge fields in braces. These supplement — not duplicate — disease-overlay smart phrases.
.GI_NORMAL
Skilled GI assessment: abdomen soft, non-distended, non-tender; bowel sounds normoactive ×4; no mass/guarding/rigidity/rebound; bowel pattern at baseline, last BM {when}; no nausea/vomiting; no bleeding signs; [ostomy stoma viable, output appropriate, skin intact]. RN judgment applied to screen for acute abdomen/bleeding and manage bowel/ostomy care given {dx}. Continued skilled monitoring indicated.
Reviewed bowel regimen/constipation prevention, {ostomy care}, GI warning signs with {pt/cg}; method {teach-back/return-demo}; mastery {##}%.
.GI_COORD
Provider notified at {time} re {acute abdomen/bleeding/constipation/ostomy}; reported {content}; order received {regimen/evaluation}; {EMS activated}; reassessment {when}.
.GI_NECESSITY
Skilled nursing required today to {action} for {RN-level reason} given {dx}, resulting in {measurable effect}.