Question

what are two short term goals and two long term goals for a five year old with a diagnosis of dehydration secondary to gastroenteritis, nursing diagnosis is Fluid volume deficit related to excessive gastrointestinal loss.

Answer 1

1) Short term goals :   

- patient will have bp 90 mmHg or greater, absence of orthostasis, heart rate beats 60- 100bpm.

- patient will have Moisturised mouth mucosa and lips .

- patient's skin Will be warm .

2 long term goals :  

-Patient will have Increase in Urine output .

- Patient will be normvolemic.

- patient will have hydrated skin , no sunken eyes , appropriate skin turgidity ,  

- patient will have tear during cry and decrease in irritability .

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