What is the underlying cause-pathophysiology

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Jesus Garcia, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. Mr. Garcia has ulcerative colitis. He is 5'11" and weighs 156 pounds. He reports 8-10 liquid bowel movements a day, a decreased appetite and vomiting twice today. He reports abdominal cramping pain a five on a scale of 0-10. Questionsto promote clinical judgment. Answer these questions on a blank sheet of paper or on the back of the Direct Patient Care Documentation: Laboratory:

1. What information is relevant and must be recognized as clinically significant by the nurse?

2. What is the underlying cause/pathophysiology?

3. What body systems will you most thoroughly assess?

4. What are two priority-nursing diagnoses?

5. What is the patient likely feeling right now?

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