Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
What are the s/s of diarrhea
A
3+ loose stools a day
fever
N/V
muscle weakness
2
Q
we need to get a good _____ from the pt
A
history
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
4
Q
what can cause diarrhea
A
viruses
bacterial (c-diff)
e. coli
5
Q
what labs will we do to diagnose cause of diarrhea
A
stool cultures
blood work (look @ K+ and Na+)
6
Q
what interventions will we do for diarrhea
A
fluids - IV
assess skin breakdown
stool culture
blood work
7
Q
what meds will we give for diarrhea
A
antibiotics
antidiarrhea
IV fluids
