Gastrointestinal (GI)
Dysfunction
NUR 230/NUR 231/NUR 254
Unit 8
,Can occur in all age groups, cultures,
ethnic groups, and socioeconomic
classes.
Intelligence and wealth do not
preclude development of poor
nutritional habits.
Nutritional status may be influenced
by: attitudes and eating habits,
cultural or religious preferences, and
financial status
, • Treatment depends of type and severity
• Severity assessed on % of body weight lost
• Mild-3 5% (in infants)
• Moderate- 6-9%
Dehydration • Severe- >10%
• Weight is most important determinant of
percentage of body fluid lost
• S/S dehydration: dry skin/mucous membranes,
lack of tears, sunken fontanels, irritability, LOC
changes
, 0-11 kg 100mL/kg of body weight
11-20 kg 1000mL + 50mL /kg for each kg >10
>20 kg 1500mL + 20mL/kg for each kg >20
Dysfunction
NUR 230/NUR 231/NUR 254
Unit 8
,Can occur in all age groups, cultures,
ethnic groups, and socioeconomic
classes.
Intelligence and wealth do not
preclude development of poor
nutritional habits.
Nutritional status may be influenced
by: attitudes and eating habits,
cultural or religious preferences, and
financial status
, • Treatment depends of type and severity
• Severity assessed on % of body weight lost
• Mild-3 5% (in infants)
• Moderate- 6-9%
Dehydration • Severe- >10%
• Weight is most important determinant of
percentage of body fluid lost
• S/S dehydration: dry skin/mucous membranes,
lack of tears, sunken fontanels, irritability, LOC
changes
, 0-11 kg 100mL/kg of body weight
11-20 kg 1000mL + 50mL /kg for each kg >10
>20 kg 1500mL + 20mL/kg for each kg >20
