Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

The client is diagnosed with Hemolytic Uremic syndrome, which is a disease that affects the kidneys and GI system. It is caused by a food-borne illness, commonly known as E.coli. This infection causes diarrhea to turn bloody, along with vomiting, abdominal cramps, and a fever. It often leads to kidney failure. The severity of the disease is caused by shigella, which enters into the E. coli through gene transfer.
Signs and symptoms of this disease include irritability, pallor, fatigue, and a decrease in urinary excretion. Ways to prevent the development of hemolytic uremic syndrome include the following: avoid undercooked hamburger meat, following meat preparation instructions, thorough hand washing, avoidance of using the same plate for cooking