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“DIARRHEA”
2019
Study Case :
An "B" is 2 years old, being admitted to hospital due to defecation more than
ten times accompanied by five times vomiting experienced since 1 hour ago. At
home the mother gave the medicine but did not stop, eventually bringing her child
to the hospital.
When the study the mother said her child was still defecating (BAB) but the
frequency began to decline. The bowel is still runny and does not stick. When doing
a physical examination it is found that skin turgor is ugly, sunken eyes and mouth
appear dry. The results of increased auscultation of intestinal peristalsis. Children
look fussy and often cry. Mother said she was very confused because she was
worried about her son's condition. When the nurse asks, the mother says she doesn't
know the cause and management of diarrhea. Mother's expressions face tense, the
mother often asks about the condition of her child.
N: 132 x / min
P: 32 x / min
S: 38.2 C
Treatment given:
1. Client’s status
a. Name : An. B
d. Gender : Male
e. Education :-
f. Jobs :-
g. Address : Purbalingga
h. MR number : Q-78****
i. Diagnosis : Diarrhea
a. Name : Ny. B
c. Gender : Female
e. Address : Purbalingga
Nurse : I will discuss with you about condition your daughter. It is important to
do so after treatment in the hospital, you can treat independently at home,
so your child will not suffer from this disease again. This will take
approximately 20-30 minutes.
Nurse : I will keep the confidentiality of some parts of this discussion if you fell
un-comfortable, so would you please not hestitate to express your feeling.
Working phase
Nurse : Oke mom, I will answer these questions. Are there any more questions.
If it does not, could we start right now?
Nurse : Mom, I have been providing information about the causes and way of
management of diarrhea. Could you explain what we have already
discussed, please?
1. Virus, parasitic, and bacterial infection: some types of viruses are like
cytomegalo virus, hepatitis, and the virus rota. Parasitic and bacterial
can enter the human body through food and drinks that are less healthy
or cooking utensils are not clean.
2. Antibiotics: antibiotic Usage that does not fit can also trigger diarrhea.
Side effects of antibiotics, would cause interference with bacterial
balance that works for the gut.
3. Milk Allergy: this is caused due to digestive organs can not digest the
lactose or sugars found in milk.
4. The consumption of foods with artificial sweeteners and
preservatives: preservatives and Sweeteners will make the digestive
organs provide specific reaction as mild or severe diarrhea.
4. Don't drink milk for a few days until the condition of the stomach have
recovered
8. Solution of salt and water or oral rehydration therapy. One of the other
drugs are very popular is a solution of salt and water. Combine 3
tablespoons of salt with one glass of warm water, stir and let stand
until the salt dissolves.
Termination phase
Nurse : Mom, from the discussion I can make a conclusion that you have
already known about causes and management of diarrhea in children.
Nurse : You were so active while we were discussing about this disease.
Client : My pleasure.
Nurse : I will write the result of this discussion on your pastien’s record. Thanks
for your attention.