Diarrhea Flashcards

1
Q

What are the s/s of diarrhea

A

3+ loose stools a day
fever
N/V
muscle weakness

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2
Q

we need to get a good _____ from the pt

A

history

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3
Q

what should we ask when gather hx

A

if pt traveled out of country
if family members are also sick w/ same thing
how food was prepared
if there were any meds

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4
Q

what can cause diarrhea

A

viruses
bacterial (c-diff)
e. coli

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5
Q

what labs will we do to diagnose cause of diarrhea

A

stool cultures
blood work (look @ K+ and Na+)

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6
Q

what interventions will we do for diarrhea

A

fluids - IV
assess skin breakdown
stool culture
blood work

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7
Q

what meds will we give for diarrhea

A

antibiotics
antidiarrhea
IV fluids

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