Ineffective Breathing Pattern r/t deep, fast breathing as a compensatory mechanism of metabolic acidosis
Deficient Fluid Volume r/t increased urination and vomiting
Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body requirements r/t body’s inability to use glucose, nausea, vomiting
Deficient Knowledge r/t new onset of diabetes mellitus
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements r/t calorie intake exceeding metabolic needs
Impaired Physical Mobility r/t restricted movements secondary to excess weight
Disturbed Body Image r/t to excess weight
Deficient Knowledge r/t lack of interest in losing weight; decreased motivation to lose weight
The patient’s current health status and health history provide information about the possible cause of nausea and vomiting. This information can be used to determine an appropriate plan of care.
Nausea often causes patients to avoid eating or drinking adequate amounts of fluids. Additionally, vomiting that often ensues from nausea may cause dehydration due to fluid loss.
Various medications can affect appetite or alter absorption and metabolism. Some medications’ side effects may act as appetite stimulants, and others might cause a decrease in appetite. Furthermore, drugs may interact with particular vitamins and decrease absorption.
Pain is often considered the fifth vital sign. Frequent assessment is necessary at designated times and as needed. Pain can change after procedures, activity, or other treatments such as wound dressing changes.