What are the related nursing diagnoses associated with diarrhea?
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stool and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. Many conditions causes diarrhea. The aims of treatment are to remove precipitating conditions and to slow peristalsis. Diarrhea can be related to infection, changes in diet or alteration in gastrointestinal functioning. Assessment includes auscultation for bowel sounds (hyperactive).Asses frequency of stools (indication for fluid and electrolyte imbalance). Assess skin turgor (for dehydration), and have clients describe pain (colicky and spasmodic) Evaluate perianal area (for redness and breakdown). Related to includes infection, changes in diet, or alteration in GI functioning Related Nursing Diagnoses Risk for fluid volume deficit R/T excessive loss of fluid through the GI tract. Acute pain R/T abdominal cramping and irritation/excoriation of delicate skin. Impaired skin integrity R/T effects of excretions on delicate tissue. 6) What is paralytic ileus and how is treated? Paralytic ileus is a co
