Care Plan for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Category: Gastrointestinal
Assessment
Patient presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Diagnosis
Risk for imbalanced nutrition related to malabsorption and increased metabolic demands.
Goals
Patient's nutritional status will be maintained within normal limits. Patient will report a decrease in abdominal pain and diarrhea episodes.
Interventions
Monitor nutritional status and weight regularly. Administer prescribed medications such as anti-inflammatory agents and immunosuppressants. Educate patient on dietary modifications to manage symptoms, including avoiding trigger foods. Encourage small, frequent meals to improve nutrient absorption.
Rationale
These interventions help manage symptoms and improve nutritional status in patients with IBD.
Evaluation
Review nutritional status and patient symptoms during follow-up visits to assess effectiveness.
⚠️ Educational Care Plan Notice
This care plan is for educational purposes only and represents general nursing concepts.
All care plans must be individualized based on:
- Individual patient assessment and current condition
- Healthcare provider orders and facility protocols
- Current evidence-based practice guidelines
- Nursing scope of practice in your jurisdiction
Do not use as direct patient care instructions. Always follow your facility's policies, physician orders, and professional nursing judgment.