NAME : SULVIAN AYU VITA ARVIANTI

NIM : 430116101

GROUP :8

CLASS : 2.03

DISCHARGE PLANNING DIARRHEA PATIENT

Diarrhea: Passage of loose, unformed stools.

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, as well as the water content
and volume of the waste. It may arise from a variety of factors, including malabsorption
disorders, increased secretion of fluid by the intestinal mucosa, and hypermotility of the. It
may also due to, inflammatory bowel diseases, side effects of drugs, increased osmotic loads,
radiation, or increased intestinal motility.

Diarrhea can be an acute or a severe problem. Mild cases can be recovered in a few days.
However, severe diarrhea can lead to or severe nutritional problems. Problems associated
with diarrhea include, impaired nutrition, and altered skin integrity.

Nurses and the members of the healthcare team must take precautions to prevent transmission
of associated with some causes of diarrhea.

Related Factors

Here are some factors that may be related to Diarrhea:

 Anxiety
 Alcohol abuse
 Disagreeable dietary intake
 Enteric infections: viral, bacterial, or parasitic
 Gastrointestinal disorders
 Increased secretion
  Laxative abuse
 Malabsorption (e.g., lactase deficiency)
 Motor disorders: irritable bowel
 Mucosal inflammation: Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
 Radiation
 Short bowel syndrome
 Side effects of medication use
 Surgical procedures: bowel resection, gastrectomy
 Tube feedings

Defining Characteristics

Diarrhea is characterized by the following signs and symptoms:

 Abdominal
 Cramping
 Frequency of stools (more than 3/day)
 Hyperactive bowel sounds or sensations
 Loose or liquid stools
 Urgency

Goals and Outcomes

The following are the common goals and expected outcomes for Diarrhea:

 Patient explains cause of diarrhea and rationale for treatment.

 Patient consumes at least 1500-2000 mL of clear liquids within 24 hours period.
 Patient maintains good skin turgor and weight at usual level.
 Patient reports less diarrhea within 36 hours.
 Patient defecates formed, soft stool every day to every third day.
 Patient maintains a rectal area free of irritation.
 Patient states relief from cramping and less or no diarrhea
 Patient has negative stool cultures.