Nursing Care to An. A with a Medical Diagnosis of Acute Gastroenteritis (GEA) in the Carnation Room of Waled Hospital, Cirebon Regency: A Case Study

Children Nursing Care Acute Gastroenteritis

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August 13, 2024

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Gastroenteritis is one of the most common diseases in children worldwide. This disease is the third contributor to the morbidity and mortality of children in various countries, including Indonesia. Acute gastroenteritis is characterized by watery stools that come up abnormally frequently three or more times per day and may contain mucus or blood. Find out comprehensive nursing care for children with a medical diagnosis of Acute gastroenteritis.  This research uses a case study method with female respondents with a medical diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis. Data collection techniques were carried out by interview (the results of the interview contained client identity, main complaints, and history of current and past illnesses), observation and physical examination. This research was carried out in the Anyelir Room at Waled Hospital, Cirebon Regency, for three days (January 22nd—24th,  2024). The results of case studies in children with acute gastroenteritis obtained diagnoses that are diarrhea, hyperthermia and hypovolemia. After carrying out nursing care for three days, it was found that the three problems were resolved, so the intervention was stopped. Based on the evaluation results, the problems of diarrhea, hyperthermia and hypovolemia in children can be resolved.