Nursing Management OF PATIENT WITH GASTRITIS

-Reducing Anxiety

If the patient has ingested acids or alkalis, emergency measures may be necessary. The nurse offers
supportive therapy to the patient and family during treatment and after the ingested acid or alkali has
been neutralized or diluted.

-Promoting Optimal Nutrition

. The patient should take no foods or fluids by mouth—possibly for a few days—until the acute
symptoms subside, thus allowing the gastric mucosa to heal.

-Promoting Fluid Balance

Daily fluid intake and output are monitored to detect early signs of

dehydration (minimal fluid intake of 1.5 L/day, minimal urine output of

0.5 mL/kg/h

-Relieving Pain

Measures to help relieve pain include instructing the patient to avoid foods

and beverages that may irritate the gastric mucosa as well as the correct

use of medications to relieve chronic gastritis.

-Promoting Home, Community-Based, and Transitional Care .