ATI System Disorder Template on Gastroenteritis PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Jessica Kosheba ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ Gastroenteritis DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Gastroenteritis

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Gastroenteritis attacks the intestines

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Diarrhea and symptoms will subside No elevated temperature Number of stools will decrease.

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

Young children Older adults Anyone w/ a weak immune system

Laboratory Tests Stool sample

Intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea Abdominal cramps Nausea & Vomiting Possible fever

Diagnostic Procedures C & S test

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Obtain daily weights Monitor I & O Admin antibiotics as ordered

Therapeutic Procedures Antibiotics Fluids

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Avoid food w/caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, & fatty or highly seasoned food. Some medications may upset stomach (antibiotics, ibuprofen). Can cause liver toxicity esp. in children.

Complications Medications Metronidazole Tinidazole

Client Education Inform the child's school/daycare. Provide frequent skin care to prevent breakdown, Change bed linen & underwear daily. Clean toilet areas, proper hand washing techniques

Dehydration Poor nutrition Chronic diarrhea Sepsis

Interprofessional Care Nutritionist Primary care Nurse

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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