7 Gastroenteritis Nursing Care Plans

Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that primarily affects the small bowel.

The major clinical manifestations are diarrhea of varying degrees and abdominal pain and cramping. Associated clinical manifestations are nausea, vomiting, fever anorexia, distention, tenesmus, and borborygmi.

The nursing goals for patients with Acute Gastroenteritis are toward: avoiding dehydration and management of diarrhea. This post contains 4 nursing care plans.

1. Diarrhea

Diarrhea is defined as an increase in the frequency, volume and fluid content of stool. Rapid propulsion of intestinal contents through the small bowel results in diarrhea. Diarrhea is a hallmark sign of gastroenteritis.

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1. Introduction & Diarrhea
2. Acute Pain
3. Deficient Fluid Volume
4. Activity Intolerance
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wink

with your problem regarding diarrhea... hmm i guess restricting a high fiber diet won't be helpful. i would actually suggest that you will give your patient a high fiber diet so that the stool of you patient will become more bulky, that would prevent further electrolyte loss...

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nurseslabs

That's a TYPO. Sorry! Thanks for the comment :)

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