Question

The Patient: A 35-year-old female. The Situation: The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of abdominal pain and diarrhea. The Question: Which action should the nurse take first?

Answer 1

Ans) It's important for people experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of clear liquids, such as water, juice, and broth. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. As bowel movements become more regular, eat small amounts of low-fiber, mild foods.

- A diet known as BRAT may also quickly relieve diarrhea. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. This diet is effective due to the bland nature of these foods, and the fact that they're starchy, low-fiber foods. These foods have a binding effect in the digestive tract to make stools bulkier.

- The type of medical treatment you’ll receive for your abdominal pain and diarrhea depends on the underlying condition causing your symptoms. Treatments for some of the more common causes of these symptoms include:

• antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, including food poisoning
• prescription allergy medications
• antidepressants to treat stress and anxiety
prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat PMS
• anti-parasitic drugs to kill parasites.