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Mr Holden has had severe diarrhea all day and is severely weakened. Explain why his nurse is concerned about his present condition?
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Diarrhea results from any condition that rushes food residue throught the large intestine before the organ has had sufficient time to absorb the water ( as in irrtation of the colon by bacteria) Fluids and ions are lost from the body prolinged diarrhea may result in dehydration, and electrolyte inbalance which is severe, can be fatal.
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How concerned should you be if you have nonstop diarrhea all day and are severely weakened?
If you have had nonstop diarrhea, severe enough to cause weakness, you should see your doctor. It sounds like you could be very dehydrated. If you feel weak enough that you cannot walk, feel dizzy, or have a racing heartbeat, please go to the emergency room. Dehydration, whether severe or mild, can become a problem quickly. Your body needs water and electrolytes to function, and for your heart to beat normally. Severe enough dehydration can even cause death. To avoid dehydration when having diarrhea, be sure to drink plenty of fluids, including beverages with electrolytes in them, such as gatorade, and please see a doctor immediately if your diarrhea is severe and you are feeling faint or extremely weak.
Why should a nurse be very concerned if her patient has had diarrhea nonstop and they are very weakened?
Because they could be symptoms of another problem, however since I have very little medical knowledge I couldn't tell you what the problem is. I suggest you just ask this nurse what she thinks it is, or go to your local GP.
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