1. Gastro-intestinal
disorder
Vomiting
Description:
The major concern when a child is vomiting are
the risk of dehydration, the loss of fliud and
electrolytes, and the development of
metabolic alkalosis.
Causes:
Acute infectious disorder, increased
intracranial pressure, food intolerance,
metabolic disorder.

2. Assessment:
1. character vomitus
2. signs of dehydration
3.signs of fluid and electrolyte
imbalances
4. signs of aspiration
5. signs of metabolic alkalosis
Interventions:
a) maintain patent airway
b)position the child to prevent
aspiration
c) monitor vital signs
d) assess the force of vomiting
e)Monitor intake- output
f) Provide oral rehydration therapy
g) Monitor for signs of dehydration