NURSES’ ROLE IN CARING FOR A DEHYDRATED CHILD
Keywords:
Dehydration, Nurse, Child, Nursing ProcessAbstract
Dehydration is commonly found in young children. The causation is mostly from thedisorder of the gastro-intestinal system. In severe case, it may lead to body organs malfunctions that death may be a consequence. Nurses play important role in using nursing process to assist dehydrated children returns safely to normal condition. This article aims at providing information for nurses to gain knowledge and understanding of the management of dehydrated child. This is to prevent the complications using nursing process including assessment, nursing diagnosis setting, nursing care planning to provide care to a child and his/her caregivers as well as health education, and evaluation of planned nursing care in order to adjust care base on child’s clinical manifestation.
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