2. INTRODUCTION
• Diarrhoea is passing of too frequent, loose or watery
stools.
• It occur when the lining of intestine is unable to
absorb fluid.
• Diarrhoea may cause dehydration.
• Diarrhoea Symptoms may be-
– Painful abdominal cramps
– Bloating
– Generalized weakness.
– Lack of energy.
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3. DEHYDRATION
• Dehydration may occur when fluid loss is more than fluid intake.
• When too much water lost occur from body, its, cells, tissues
and organs fails to function and in severe condition results in
shock.
• Common causes are-
– Excessive vomiting
– Excessive sweating
– Excess urination
– Diarrhoea.
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5. REHYDRATION
“ It is the process of restoring lost water ( Dehydration) to the
body tissues and fluids”
It can be done orally or I.V
If fluid loss is
Mild (5-7% of body weight)
Moderate ( 7.5-10% of body weight)
Severe ( >10% of body weight)
Oral rehydration
therapy
IV therapy
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6. ORAL REHYDRATION
SOLUTION
(ORS)
• The new formula of ORS By WHO,
• Dissolved in 1 liter water, made up solution should be covered
and not kept more than 24 hours due to risk of bacterial
contamination.
• Not kept in temp. more than 30° C
CONTENT Grams/liter
Sodium chloride 2.6 gm
Potassium chloride 1.5 gm
Glucose anhydrous 13.5 gm
Tri sodium citrate dihydrate 2.9 gm
Water 1 L
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7. INTRA VENOUS REHYDRATION
CONTENT Grams/liter
NaCl 5 gm
kCl 1 gm
Sodi.
Bicarbonate
4 gm
In 1 liter of water
or 5 % glucose
solution
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8. MAINTENANCE OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS
• Feeding during diarrhoea should be maintained as it increase
intestinal digestive enzymes which are required for absorption
of salt, water and nutrients.
• If patient kept on fasting, in this condition, there will be
decrease in enzymes resulting in poor absorption of salt ,
water and nutrients.
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14. NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
Assess for abdominal pain , nausea, vomiting, distension and
bowel sounds.
Assess for patient’s skin turgor and monitor fluid and
electrolyte imbalance for evidence of dehydration resulting
from diarrhoea.
Instructs to avoid caffeine, it exacerbate diarrhoea by
increasing GI motility.
Avoid drinking plain water instead of electrolyte mixture.
Hospitalization for severe cases
Regular follow up.
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