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Assessment of a pt w/ a GI tract infection? (5)
1. headache
2. abdominal discomfort
3. anorexia
4. watery D, N, V
5. low-grade fever
In general, what causes a GI tract infection?
GI tract infections are ACUTE illnesses that are caused by ingested food contaminated by toxins or parasites
Source of enterotoxigenic E. coli?
undercooked beef
What does enterotoxigenic E. coli cause?
rapid, severe dehydration
How do you prevent enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
cook beef until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear
Source of salmonella?
1. poultry
2. eggs
What does salmonella cause? (2)
1. gastroenteritis
2. systemic infection
What are the sources of campylobacter (3)?
campylobacter:
1. poultry
2. beef
3. pork
How does one prevent a campylobacter infection?
cook and store food at appropriate temperatures
Source of giardia lamblia?
water that has been contaminated w/ a PROTOZOAN
how do you tx a giardia infection?
1. METRONIDAZOLE
2. good personal hygiene
How does one contract shigella?
fecal contamination
Which population is primarily impacted by shigella infection?
pediatrics
How do you tx shigella infection?
antimicrobial therapy
3 prevention measures for GI infection?
1. good sanitation
2. good hand hygiene
3. proper food prep: thorough cooking, heat canned foods 10-20 min, inspect cans for gas bubbles
Nursing interventions for pt w/ GI tract infections? (4)
1. F&E
2. monitor VS
3. Meds: antibiotics, antispasmodics, antiemetics
4. teach good handwashing and cleaning utensils
Evaluation Q to ask for pt w/ GI tract infections.
1. have S&S resolved?
2. are stool cultures negative?