Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, and has many possible causes. The main acute causes are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Gastritis may also occur in those who have had weight loss surgery resulting in the banding or reconstruction of the digestive tract. Chronic causes are infection with bacteria, primarily Helicobacter pylori, chronic bile reflux, stress and certain autoimmune disorders can cause gastritis as well. The most common symptom is abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are indigestion, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting and pernicious anemia. Some may have a feeling of fullness or burning in the upper abdomen. A gastroscopy, blood test, complete blood count test, or a stool test may be used to diagnose gastritis. Treatment includes taking antacids or other medicines, such as proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics, and avoiding hot or spicy foods. For those with pernicious anemia, B12 injections are given.


Nursing Diagnosis Gastritis

1. Acute pain
2. Deficient knowledge (diagnosis and treatment)
3. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requirements
4. Ineffective coping
5. Risk for deficient fluid volume
6. Risk for Ineffective Tissue Perfusion

Expected outcomes of nursing actions Gastritis

1. Patients are able to express a feeling of comfort.
2. Patients express their understanding of the disorder and treatment regimens.
3. Patients are able to maintain body weight.
4. patients did not express concern about current conditions.
5. Patients are able to maintain normal fluid volume

Intervention Plan Treatment For Gastritis

1. Provide physical and emotional support.
2. Provide antiemetics and replace I.V. fluid according to orders, and monitor fluid intake and output and electrolyte levels.
3. Give the diet with soft food preferences into account.
4. Encourage eating a little, but often to reduce the amount of gastric secretion resulting in pain.

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