Question

A 36-year-old client was admitted with gastroenteritis. She has been vomiting and having severe diarrhea for...

A 36-year-old client was admitted with gastroenteritis. She has been vomiting and having severe diarrhea for 2 days. She is very weak. The current laboratory results are Na+ 128 mEq/L, K+ 3.0 mEq/L, Cl− 90 mEq/L. The physician orders IV of 0.9% normal saline solution at 100 mL/hr, NPO, and I & O.

2. What treatment and/or medication(s), if any, would be ordered?

0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

The treatment and/or medication(s), that should be ordered or gastroenteritis include, (Betterhealth, 2018);

fluids.

Drinks for oral rehydration

intravenous fluid replacement.

antibiotics, in case of bacterial infection bacteria, are the cause.

Drugs to kill the parasites if parasites have caused the disease.

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
A 36-year-old client was admitted with gastroenteritis. She has been vomiting and having severe diarrhea for...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT