Care of the patient with alterations in output intestinal

What are the biggest things to ask clients during psychosocial assessment in general?

• Patients may be embarrassed to discuss elimination problems

• Ask how it affects life

• Ask about stressful events

• What to assess for vomiting?

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Color

• Amount

• Hydration status

• What are the dietary considerations for vomiting?

• Clear liquid

• Full liquid

• Eat as tolerated but only light bland foods

• Avoid fried/greasy foods

• Eat small meals slowly

• Rest after meals with head elevated

• What is nursing care with a client with diarrhea?

• Depends upon cause

• May require antibiotics

• Appearance of stool

• Hydration

• Risk for falls

• Risk of alteration in skin integrity

• Dietary considerations

• What is constipation?

• Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week

• Trouble having bowel movement

• Hard or small stools

• Swollen abdomen or pain vomiting

• What can cause constipation?

• Low fiber diet

• Dehydration

• Lack of exercise

• Delaying the urge

• Change in routine

• Meds like opioids

• What is nursing care for constipation?

• Encourage fluid intake

• Increase activity

• High fiber diet

• Use Laxative