Nursing Care Plan for Diarrhea
Definition: Passage of loose, unformed stools Related Factors: Psychological High stress levels and anxiety Situational Alcohol abuse, toxins, laxative abuse, radiation, tube feedings , adverse effects of medications, contaminants, travel Physiological Inflammation, malabsorption, infectious processes, irritation, parasites As evidenced by Major: Loose liquid stools and/or: Frequency Minor: Urgency Cramping/abdominal pain Hyperactive bowel sounds Increase of fluidity or volume of stools Outcomes Defecates formed, soft stool every day to every third day Maintains a rectal area free of irritation States relief from cramping and less or no diarrhea Explains cause of diarrhea and rationale for treatment Maintains good skin turgor and weight at usual level Contains stool appropriately (if previously incontinent) Nursing Interventions Nursing Care Plan for Diarrhea Assess abdomen for distention, bowel sounds, pain. Identify factors that contribute to diarrhea. Record color, odor, amount a...