Gastroenteritis - ati templates for online coursework PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Spencer ST UDENT NAME Tonya _____________________________________ 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

Risk Factors Young children Older adults Anyone with a weakened immune system

Laboratory Tests stool sample

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Expected Findings ntestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever

Diagnostic Procedures C&S test

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Obtain daily weights. Monitor I&O ratio. Administer antibiotics as ordered.

Therapeutic Procedures antibiotics

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Avoid foods with caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and fatty or highly seasoned foods. Some medications may make your stomach more upset. such as; acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Can cause liver toxicity, especially in children. Complications

Medications Metronidazole, tinidazole

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

dehydration; poor nutrition; chronic diarrhea; sepsis

Interprofessional Care nutritionist, pcp, nurse

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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