DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS GI DISORDERS REVIEW MODULE 22
CHAPTER
Alterations in Health Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
(Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
- diarrhea can be mild to severe acute diarrhea is an increase in -use clean water sources,
stool hydration
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings monitor for dizziness
- lack of normal elimination patter, -fatigue, malaise change in behavior,
poor hygiene, poor sanitation weight loss, pain
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Tape Test(checks for Enterobius -CT scan
vermicularis) Tape Test
CBC, BMP
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Dehydration
(mild, moderate,
Nursing Care Medications Client Education severe)
Nursing Actions:
-obtain height and weight Metronidazole - inform school of oral rehydration is
-avoid rectal temp and tinidazole infection attempted first for
-assess and monitor I&o (for C Dif and -frequent skincare to avoid mild and moderate
G. Lamblia) breakdown parenteral fluid
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
-hydration -doctors, nurses, client.
-pain medicine nutrition, techs
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A11
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DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS Anaphylaxis REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER
Alterations in Health Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
(Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Rapid systemic reaction
following an allergic response
to an allergen
Can be from meds, dyes,
foods, bites and stings
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings
Reaction to dyes GI cramping
Meds Itching
Foods Hives
Insects Wheezing, lung crackles
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education
Allergy hx Bronchodilators
Epi administration Antihistamines Wear medical alert bracelet
Keep epi available at all times
RRT
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Respiratory
Nurses
Doctors
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