Diarrhea by Mary Grace Inserra https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2018-03-19 16:09:09 UTC 2018-03-19 16:33:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Diarrhea meischen14 https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243599657 Mikayla, Mary Grace, Emily, Hannah R., Rachel F. ]]> 2018-03-19 16:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243599657 Medications elorence https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600421 1. Loperamide
2. Kaopectate II caplets  
3. Maalox anti-Diarrheal caplets
4. Pepto Diarrhea control
5. Diphenoxylate
6. Tincture of opium
-Avoid herbal supplements like milk thistle, cayenne, ginseng, and saw palmetto.
]]> 2018-03-19 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600421 Medical Orders hringler14 https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600446 Blood test: A complete blood count test can help determine whats causing you diarrhea.
Stool test: Doctor might recommend a stool test to determine whether a bacterium or parasite is causing your diarrhea.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: To look at the lining of your colon and provide biopsies if no cause is evident for diarrhea
(Mayo Clinic) ]]> 2018-03-19 16:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600446 Assessments rfranceschi14 https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600538 -Assess for abdominal discomfort, pain, cramping, frequency, urgency, loose or liquid stools, and hyperactive bowel sensations.
-Evaluate pattern of defecation
-Culture stool
-Assess for fecal impaction
-Assess hydration status, including:
input and output,  moisture of mucous membranes, skin turgor
-Check for a history of the following: GI diseases, abdominal radiation, previous gastrointestinal surgery, foreign travel, ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products, or dining untreated water. 
Inquire about the following: 
Tolerance to milk and other dairy products, food intolerances, food preparation, medications the patient is or has been taking, change in eating pattern, osmolality of tube feedings, current stressors. ]]> 2018-03-19 16:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600538 Nursing Diagnosis meischen14 https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600556 Impaired fluid volume related to fluid loss secondary to diarrhea ]]> 2018-03-19 16:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600556 Nursing Interventions minserra14 https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600667 -Weigh patient daily and assess weight loss
-Ask patient to keep daily bowel diary measuring frequency, consistency, amount of stool. Also record food and fluid intake. 
-Administer antidiarrheal medications as ordered
-avoid diarrheal stimulants (ex. caffeine, soda)
-encourage fluid intake to avoid dehydration]]> 2018-03-19 16:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/minserra14/q4fy4dtjmwem/wish/243600667