Care Plan for Gluten Intolerance Management
Category: Gastrointestinal
Assessment
Patient presents with abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming gluten-containing foods.
Diagnosis
Risk for imbalanced nutrition related to malabsorption.
Goals
Patient will maintain a gluten-free diet and experience relief from gastrointestinal symptoms.
Interventions
Educate patient on identifying and avoiding gluten-containing foods. Provide resources and support for maintaining a gluten-free diet. Monitor nutritional status and body weight regularly. Coordinate care with a dietitian for personalized meal planning.
Rationale
These interventions ensure patient adherence to a gluten-free diet, manage symptoms, and maintain proper nutrition.
Evaluation
Patient's nutritional status and symptom relief will be monitored regularly.
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