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Diarrhea General Highlights (3)
- 1. Diarrhea can be Acute or Chronic 2. Can be viral or bacterial, reaction to meds, change in diet
- 3. Chronic diarrhea is >3-4 weeks (surgery, laxatives abuse, alcohol)
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NURSING FOCUS TO TREAT DIARRHEA
- 1. TREAT SYMPTOMS
- 2. ELIMINATE CAUSE
- 3. REPLACE FLUIDS
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Effects on the GI smooth muscle
(Drug Side effects on GI) (4)
- 1. Can be addictive
- 2. Cause lightheadiness
- 3. Stopped as soon as diarreha diminishes
- 4. Imodium must be stopped within 48hrs if no improvement
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Absorbent
(Drug S.E) (2)
- 1. Can interfere w/ some medications
- 2. Can interfere w/ absorption of nurtients
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Anti-Secretory/ Anti-Microbial
(Drug S.E) (2)
- 1. Contains Salycilates (Asprin)
- 2. Can decrease the absorption of some nutrients
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