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This case study covers acute gastroenteritis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care plan. It is based on a 1-year-old patient with a history of intussusception and ileostomy. It helps students understand the disease and its management.
What's inside
- Introduction to gastroenteritis
- Objectives of the case study
- Patient's biographical data and chief complaint
- History of present illness and past medical history
- Family medical history and personal and social history
Who it is for: Students studying nursing, medicine or allied health. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Acute gastroenteritis is an infection or irritation of the digestive tract. Students learn about a case study of a patient with this condition, including diagnosis, treatment and nursing care.
Digestive System Overview
The digestive system is described. Digestion begins in the mouth. Food is converted into a soft, moist mass. The tongue pushes the food against the teeth.
Case Study Details
A patient's symptoms and medical history are given. The patient's stool consistency and frequency are noted. The patient's activity and exercise patterns are described.
Physical Assessment
The patient's vital signs and measurements are recorded. The patient's general appearance and anthropometric measurements are described. The patient's initial vital signs are listed.
Laboratory Results
The patient's hematology and chemical chemistry results are presented. The results are interpreted. The patient's glucose monitoring sheet is shown.
Key terms
- Gastroenteritis
- An infection or irritation of the digestive tract.
- Electrolytes
- Minerals like potassium, chlorine, phosphate and magnesium.
- Pathophysiology
- The way the disease affects the body.
- BRAT diet
- A diet of bananas, rice, applesauce and toast.
- Gentamicin
- A drug used to treat serious infections caused by gram-negative bacteria.
- Ileostomy
- A surgical operation in which a piece of the ileum is diverted to an opening in the abdominal wall.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the common symptoms of acute gastroenteritis?
- How is acute gastroenteritis diagnosed?
- What is the BRAT diet, and when is it used?
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