Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Gastroentritis (GE) is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that gives the symptoms of diarrhea with or without vomiting (Sowden, et all.1996). Gastroenteritis is defined as bowel movements are not normal or form a thin stools with frequency more than usual (Faculty of Medicine, 1965). Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal area caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens (Whaley & Wong's, 1995). Gastroenteritis is kondisis with the characteristics of vomiting and diarrhea caused by infection, allergy or food poisoning substances (Marlenan Mayers, 1995). Of the four terms above authors conclude that Gstroentritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that gives the symptoms of diarrhea with more frequency than is usually caused by bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens. Clinical Symptoms Diarrhea. Vomiting. Fever. Abdomen pain Mucous membranes in the mouth and dry lips Sunken Fontanel Losing weight No appetite Wea...

Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines (the gastrointestinal tract). Diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are the most common symptoms. Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis but bacteria, parasites, and food-borne illness (such as shellfish) can be the offending agent. Many people who experience the vomiting and diarrhea that develop from these types of infections or irritations think they have "food poisoning," and they may indeed have a food-borne illness. Many people also refer to gastroenteritis as "stomach flu," although influenza has nothing to do with the condition. Travelers to foreign countries may experience "traveler's diarrhea" from contaminated food and unclean water. The severity of infectious gastroenteritis depends on the immune system's ability to resist the infection. Electrolytes (these include essential elements o...