ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN NY. M DENGAN DIAGNOSA MEDIS GASTROENTERITIS AKUT DI RUANG ALAMANDA RUMAH SAKIT UMUM UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

Background: Acute gastroenteritis is a disease that is usually characterized by increased frequency of defecation (diarrhea) accompanied or not accompanied by vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. The main causes of gastroenteritis are viruses, bacteria and parasites. Acute gastroenteritis that is not treated adequately can cause complications such as dehydration, electrolyte depletion and others. This case study aims to determine the nursing care for Mrs. M with medical diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis in Alamanda Room, Muhammadiyah University of Malang General Hospital.
Method: This research is a case study structured through a series of nursing care including: assessment, data analysis, nursing intervention, implementation and evaluation. The subject of case study taken from Alamanda Room - Muhammadiyah University of Malang General Hospital. The process of assessing and collecting data is carried out using various techniques, including: interviews with patients, observation and documentation.
Results: Based on the results of the assessment, there were two main diagnoses of patient Mrs. M, namely: diarrhea and acute pain. Then, the interventions given to the patient are: diarrhea management and pain management.
Conclusion: After carrying out the nursing intervention for 3x24 hours on the patient Mrs. M, then nursing problems such as diarrhea and acute pain as symptoms of GEA can be resolved.