Gastroenteritis
Kristin Campbell
NURS 6521
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Case Presented
Patient HL comes into the clinic with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. HL is currently taking the
following prescription drugs:
Synthroid 100 mcg daily
Nifedipine 30 mg daily
Prednisone 10 mg daily
The provided medication list for patient HL includes Synthroid 100mcg for
hypothyroidism, nifedipine 30 mg daily for hypertension or chest pain, and prednisone 10mg
daily for inflammation. Knowing this information helps to have more knowledge about the
patients’ medical history. Patient HL also has a history of drug abuse and possible hepatitis C.
With the signs and symptoms presented including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea the patient is
presenting with I would give the diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis.
Acute gastroenteritis can be defined as inflammation of the digestive tract that can cause
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pain lasting no longer than 14 days (Marlow, 2016). Acute
