What is the nursing intervention of acute gastroenteritis?

Nursing interventions for acute gastroenteritis include:

• Assessment of pain location and intensity.
• Assessment of bowel sounds.
• Observe for vomiting / diarrhea.
• Measure I/O.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Manage IVs if ordered.
• Teach why it helps to rest the gut with NPO or restricted intake.
• Teach why re-introduction of liquids is first, with solid foods last.
• Assess and teach contributing factors and ways to prevent a re-occurrence (unless caused by viral or bacterial infection).